BC - Environment - VFX Visual Development Artist/Concept Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><u><strong>VFX Visual Development Artist/Concept Artist - Environments</strong></u></span></p><p><em><b><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada.</span></span></span></b></em><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><i><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit.</span></i></strong><br><br>At this time, we’re pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. (Remote is not available outside of BC; there is no hybrid)</span></span></span></p><p><strong>About Zoic </strong><br>Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them. </p><p>Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team! </p><p><strong>Why Join Zoic? </strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;">We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;">We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;">We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;">We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds. </span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:13px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills! </span></span></span><br><br><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Summary of Position</span></strong><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">As a </span></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>VFX Visual Development Artist/Concept Artist for Environments,</strong></span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> you will be responsible for creating visual development pieces that define and/or refine the visual style and storytelling of our project. You will work closely with the VFX Art Director and creative<u> </u>leads to produce compelling visuals that guide the production of our film. </span></span></span><br><br><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Job Functions</span></strong></p><div style="border-left:none 1pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 7pt;margin-left:24px;"><ul><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborate with the VFX Art Director to conceptualize and/or iterate on key visual beats and themes throughout the film. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Starting from storyboards, 2D concept art<u>,</u> or rough pre-vis models, develop and create visually stunning key art that aligns with the film’s visual style and narrative. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Render high-quality key images to provide various VFX departments (Enviro, Lighting, FX, Comp) with realistic and applicable production ready targets. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Use 2D software to refine production images and/or elements into practical production ready targets. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Work closely with the production team to ensure deliverables meet fast<u>-</u> paced delivery schedules. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and reviews to provide creative input and feedback. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Communicate effectively with supervisors and department leads to ensure alignment of visual goals and project timelines. </span></span></span></span></li></ul></div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Qualifications </strong></span></p><div style="border-left:none 1pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 7pt;margin-left:19px;"><ul><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">3+ years’ experience as a Visual Development Artist/Concept Artist, preferably in the VFX or film industry. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality visual development and key art pieces. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and realism. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience working with reference data, renders, photos, HDRIs, and photogrammetry. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to work collaboratively in an extremely fast-paced, creative environment. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong time-management skills. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software such as Maya, Blender, Houdini, Terragen, World Creator, Gaea, ZBrush is required; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, is preferred. </span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong> </span></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong photography portfolio. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="border:none;padding:0in;">Experience in traditional art forms such as drawing, sculpting<u style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">,</u><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"> or painting.</span></li></ul></div><p style="margin-bottom:13px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Additional information</span></span></b></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $45 - $65 <i>(The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)</i></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Zoic does not cover relocation costs.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Any and all WFH positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><br> </p><p></p>