EMPREGO

Modeler / Texture Artist

Scarab Digital-Vancouver, Canada

ABOUT SCARAB DIGITAL

Are you ready for superheroes, science fiction, time travel, space travel, and rom-coms? Scarab Digital is a fun and driven creative studio that makes awesome interactive motion graphics and provides equipment rental services for the film and television industry. For over 20 years, our Vancouver-based team has been collaborating with our clients to transform their creative vision into reality.

We are currently looking for an experienced Modeler/Texture Artist to join our team!

THE ROLE:Modeler/Texture Artist**

SOME OF THE THINGS YOU WILL DO:

  • Creation/Texturing of props, characters, and environments & retexturing/optimization of existing assets for use in Unreal Engine
  • Photogrammetry cleanup
  • Create photo-real textures, both hand-painted and from set photography
  • Work closely with team members to find creative and technical solutions that meet project requirements and deadlines
  • Research reference materials and adapt them to fit the style of the project

YOU BRING:

  • 3+ years experience in creating photo real 3D models for environments with solid foundation in traditional, photorealistic and digital art skills
  • Experience working in live action episodic television, film, games or commercial projects
  • A background in working with both hard surface and organic modelling and texturing
  • Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, Photoshop, ZBrush, Mari, Substance Painter, Mudbox and/or Modo
  • Strong ability to create high quality assets for real-time work-flows for a game engine.
  • Modeling/Texturing experience working in Visual Effects, Animation, or Gaming Studios
  • Strong ability to multitask on several different projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and communicate ideas
  • Have excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate and communicate ideas.
  • Strong command of the English language
  • Ability to adapt quickly to meet production changes
  • Organized, solution oriented and strong attention to detail skills
  • Possess the ability to focus despite pressure and tight deadlines
  • Able to work effectively in a team setting, have a strong work ethic

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Previous experience and understanding of Virtual Production
  • Previous experience with Photogrammetry
  • Experience with more technical software (Speedtree, World Machine)
  • Strong willingness to continuously grow - improve old methods and learn new methods
  • Exceptional keenness to stay on top of new/evolving techniques and methods
  • Possess high motivation, great enthusiasm, and passion towards virtual production
  • Strong ability to understand and digest new/revised ideas and methods

THIS IS WHY PEOPLE WORK AT SCARAB DIGITAL:

  • We are a Strengths-Based culture and are passionate about our team working in their Strengths Zone
  • We are always honing our craft and striving to do better
  • We strive for flow state. Better yet: Hive Mind flow state
  • Get to be part of the exciting and growing Vancouver film industry
  • Get to work on creative projects that start as an idea and end up being shared with millions of people
  • Professional development is encouraged, and an allowance is provided to cover costs

Our employees have the following to say:
_ “Working at Scarab is fast-paced and exciting - there is always something new to learn and the work we do is cool.”_

_ “Our team is helpful and knowledgeable which creates an environment where we can crowdsource to innovate.”_

**_ “I love how Scarab takes the time to hire the right person. Fit is a priority for whoever comes on board.”_