Job Description
About The Embassy
The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands in film, television and advertising.
Award-Winning
We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.
About You
A Lookdev artist at the Embassy has industry experience in film, commercials, and/or TV. They thrive in an environment with the freedom to leverage all aspects of our feature-film level pipeline to get assets to final. They are good communicators who can give and receive feedback and apply it to their work. They have a keen eye for lighting photorealistic and stylized shots. Combined with their artistic skills and technical knowledge in shading, they know how to take an asset through the entire Lookdev process successfully.
Your Role
Texture and shade assets in Houdini. Take an asset to a final quality, hitting all notes
Houdini fur and hair grooming are extremely desirable
Ensure assets meet rendering requirements
Meet project milestones and deadlines on time
Collaborate with other artists to share knowledge and techniques
Make corrections and adjustments requested by the supervisor
Your Qualifications
3+ years of Lookdev experience in commercials, film, or TV
Ideally skilled in using software including Houdini, Redshift, Mari, Substance and Nuke
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Ability to take direction positively and work well within a team
Solid understanding of look development fundamentals and tools
Good understanding of colour/lighting
Good understanding of physically plausible rendering
Understanding of rendering efficiency, providing assets to effectively work within the different shot requirements
We Offer
A fun and collaborative environment
An emphasis on work/life balance
Flexible hybrid work
Benefits and float days for eligible employees
The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
Ready to grow your career with a unique VFX studio? Apply today with your resume and demo reel!
Please note: At this time, we are only accepting applications from those who are legally eligible to work in Canada and are currently BC residents or willing to establish BC residency for the duration of the contract.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The LookDev Artist position is now open for candidates interested in the Web / Graphic Design Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Web / Graphic Design Jobs is a plus.
