Junior Modeling & Texturing Artist

Company Overview

      ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

• Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
• Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
• Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
• Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
• Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources. Employees also enjoy a pet-friendly studio, an onsite gym, and regular social events that bring teams together both virtually and in person. 

Junior Modeling / Texturing Artist

Job Overview

      As a Junior Modeling and Texturing Artist, you will play a key role in creating high-quality 3D models and textures for characters, props, and environments, aligning with project requirements. Collaborating closely with senior artists, you will learn and refine modeling techniques, while also developing skills in texture creation and application. Regular participation in team critiques will be essential for continuous improvement, ensuring your work meets project specifications and maintains a high level of quality. Effective communication within the team is crucial to understanding project goals, and your active participation in discussions will contribute to the overall artistic vision. Stay updated on industry trends, embrace emerging tools, and actively seek guidance and training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in 3D modeling and texturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D models and textures for characters, props, and environments based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with senior artists to learn and refine modeling techniques and best practices.
• Learn to create textures that complement the visual style of 3D models.
• Apply textures to models under the guidance of senior artists, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Review and revise work based on feedback from senior artists to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Participate in regular team critiques to enhance skills and maintain a high level of quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members to understand project goals and requirements.
• Actively participate in team discussions and contribute ideas to the artistic vision of the project.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging tools in 3D modeling and texturing.
• Seek guidance and actively participate in training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in relevant software including Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter and Zbrush
• Experience with Arnold, Bifrost, Mari a big plus
• Good understanding of topology and UV creation
• Assist with R & D development for new assets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills through a pipeline workflow
• Ability to take feedback and apply it practically to your asset tasks

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

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In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.