Modeler / Texture Artist

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.”_