Artiste Environnement Houdini - VFX -- Houdini Environment Artist - VFX

Cinesite-Montreal•Montreal, QC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cinesite is an international visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective, where excellence, expertise, and creativity are valued by all. The Environment Artist is part of the build team and works with the Environment Supervisor. They are responsible for creating high-quality, photorealistic or stylized 3D environments to support the visual storytelling of a project.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of professional 3D softwares such as Maya, Houdini, Mari.
Strong working knowledge of Houdini and Solaris.
Working knowledge of Photoshop and 2.5D projection using Nuke.
Generalist background with a good balance between creative and technical skills.
Knowledge of a nodal render tool like Katana.
Extensive experience working on high-end projects within a film post-production environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team environment and take direction from Producers and Supervisors.

Responsibilities

Create a wide range of photo-realistic environments for high-end live action projects (both feature-length and high-end TV series).
Create and develop 2D, 2.5D & 3D assets, environments, and elements.
Create 3D environments and assets from modeling to texture/look dev using Houdini Solaris.
Work with the department Supervisor and Asset Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots.
Balance the creative and technical aspects of assigned shots.
Meet schedules and show deadlines.
Communicate clearly with Production and Supervisors regarding schedules and deadlines.
Take responsibility for workload, time management, and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors.
Learn and adapt to new methods and techniques.