CG Artist ( Assets ) Mid/Senior - London

Remote ok

About this role

CG Generalist (Asset) - Mid to Senior Level

Contract - 100% Remote within the UK

 

Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specialising in photo real VFX. Established in 2011, Crafty Apes operates offices in Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia with employees working remotely across the globe. Our mission is to bring our clients’ visions to life through exceptional visual effects for film, episodic content, and commercials. Let’s just say: we deliver great shots while having fun!

We are now seeking a talented and versatile Mid to Senior level VFX Asset Generalist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your technical and artistic expertise to a variety of projects, ensuring assets integrate seamlessly into our high-end pipelines.

 

The Asset Generalist will play a critical role in our production pipeline, responsible for creating high-quality 3D models, textures, and look-development for various assets, from characters and props to complex environments. You will work closely with Art Directors, VFX Supervisors, and department leads to ensure the highest quality of work is delivered on schedule.

What you would do

  • Model, texture, look-develop, and groom high-quality 3D assets, including characters, props, and environments, to meet project requirements.
  • Ensure all assets meet the technical specifications and standards of the studio pipeline, including efficient topology, optimized UV layout, and shading.

  • Ensure the artistic integrity and visual consistency of all assets throughout the production process.

  • Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, contributing to the development and refinement of asset creation workflows and tools.

  • Manage asset versions effectively and maintain clear, consistent communication with production and team leads to ensure deadlines are met.

What you need 

  • 3+ years (Mid Level) 5+ (Senior Level ) of experience as a VFX Asset Generalist or similar role, demonstrated by a strong portfolio.

  • Expert proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, Mari, Z Brush). Houdini experience is a plus!

  • Deep understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and meet tight deadlines.

How to Apply

If you are a talented Asset Generalist looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you.

 

Please submit your CV/Reel, detailed filmography/project list, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and career aspirations.

 

Crafty Apes Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Company at a glance

Crafty Apes® is a full-service visual effects and post-production company started in Los Angeles, with additional studios in Atlanta, New York/New Jersey, London, Montreal, Vancouver and Australia. Founded in 2011 by three visual effects veterans, Chris LeDoux, Tim LeDoux, and Jason Sanford, we now have over 500 talented artists and production staff working to build and share in Crafty's success. Beginning as a VFX (visual effects) studio for film and TV, Crafty Apes has grown to include a talented roster of creative supervisors and production management professionals that offer a full suite of VFX and post-production services, including on-set supervision, VFX consultation, and high-end CG and previsualization services.

Its capabilities include 2D and 3D CGI, digital asset creation, lidar scanning, Mocap (motion capture), rotoscoping, modeling and texturing, rigging, composting, digital matte painting, animation, lighting, FX (effects) and CFX (Character Effects) and the development of new machine learning and artificial intelligence tools for VFX production and post-production workflows.

Crafty Apes' work can be seen on fan-favorite and critically acclaimed films such as The Creator, The Holdovers, Justice League: The Snyder Cut, Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Menu, and Violent Night, as well as top episodic series including The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, The Walking Dead: Dead City, and Foundation, to name a few. Past credits include: La La Land, Hidden Figures, Doctor Strange, The Batman, Where the Crawdads Sing, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Conjuring 3, Army of the Dead, Clint Eastwood’s Cry Macho, Mulan, Coming 2 America, Jumanji 2, Captain America: Civil War, Deadpool 2, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Into the Woods, 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Stranger Things, The Last of Us, Star Trek: Picard, The Orville, Barry, Westworld, The Staircase, Moon Knight, Peacemaker, The Underground Railroad, Cobra Kai, Star Trek: Discovery...

Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceRemote ok
IndustryEntertainment Providers
Location
United Kingdom
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