The Senior Generalist Asset Artist is responsible for delivering complex 3D assets across characters, props, and environments, while guiding and mentoring less experienced artists. This role requires advanced skills in modeling, texturing, and lookdev, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Requirements
Duties :
- Asset Creation : Deliver high-end assets across asset types with minimal supervision
Technical Oversight : Ensure assets meet pipeline and render efficiency requirements
Mentorship : Provide feedback and support to junior and mid-level artistsLeading : Lead by example through the delivery of consistent, production-ready assetsTeam development : Support the development of a strong, collaborative asset teamWorkflow Improvement : Help test or improve asset tools, templates, and methods. Identify and solve common workflow bottlenecksCollaboration : Liaise with lookdev, rigging, lighting, and comp to resolve asset-related issuesScene Organisation : Maintain exemplary scene hygiene and encourage the same in othersDocumentation : Contribute to internal documentation and tutorials where applicableFeedback Loop : Iterate on notes quickly while offering suggestions that elevate qualitySkills, attributes and experience :
Expert in Maya, ZBrush, Mari, Substance Painter, and render enginesExperience working with USD pipelinesMaya, Houdini, Nuke experience is a mustReal-time engine exposurePython / MEL scripting beneficial6–8 years in VFX or a related fieldStrong artistic eye and technical understanding of asset creationExcellent problem-solving and mentoring skillsConfidence in presenting work and taking ownership of asset qualityExcellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listeningStrong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalate delays in a timely mannerAdaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitudeDriven to make things better with flexibility to change course when neededPositive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around youSelf awareness and an ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating others with kindness and respectStrong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others