Senior Lookdev Artist - Multiple Positions

Minimum of 6 years of experience in lookdev and/or texturing in VFX or animation.

Solid knowledge of rendering engines such as Arnold and/or Karma.

Advanced expertise in texturing with Mari and/or Substance Painter/Designer.

Strong understanding of PBR workflows, UVs, color management, and displacement.

Good understanding of the interaction between textures, shaders, lighting, and rendering.

Ability to deliver clean, optimized, production-ready assets.

Multiple temporary contracts available, with a strong possibility of extension.

Flexible start dates.

The artist must also have strong expertise in realistic texturing to produce high-quality textures from photographic references, scans, digital painting, or procedural materials.

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This role requires expertise in realistic texturing.

The artist must be able to create high-quality textures using photographic references, scans, digital painting, or procedural materials.

The Look Development Artist creates and refines the look of 3D models to achieve photorealistic rendering, combining textures, shading, and surface properties.

They contribute directly to the artistic and technical quality of delivered assets, ensuring they meet Rodeo FX’s high standards and integrate seamlessly into sequences.

Working closely with Texturing, Lighting, Compositing, Supervision, and Production teams, they actively contribute to the pipeline and the achievement of creative and technical goals.

Develop complete looks by combining textures, shaders, and validation lighting tailored to production needs.

Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

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