Calgary, Canada

Please note, you are not applying to an active job opening. We are always striving to build our network of talent and our needs are constantly changing. You will be added to our network of talent, and we will share relevant opportunities with you as they arise.

In your capacity as a 3D Artist, you play a central role in bringing creative ideas to life. Drawing from your expertise in various 3D software and extended knowledge of Unreal Engine, you are building high-fidelity, photo-real visual experiences for our clients. You are a key contributor in conceiving and breaking the ground executing on innovative ideas.

You will:

Intake and process complex CAD and/or FBX files for final use in Unreal Engine
Import and verify the 3D model and textures in Unreal Engine
Identify and correct geometry and texture mapping issues
Assign and optimize textures in multiple lighting scenarios
Manage vehicle model variations and material library in Unreal Engine
Render high-quality, photo-real prototypes and fidelity samples
Execute rigging and animation in Unreal Engine, correct faults if needed
Model, texture and animate key elements to be used in UE environments
Build custom small-medium scale 3D environments
Place and animate virtual cameras
Animate 3D models

You have:

Advanced English level, at least B2+
4+ years of experience in Maya 3D (Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Rhino is a plus) or Cinema 4D
2+ years of experience in Unreal Engine
Basic blueprint knowledge is required, C++ experience is a bonus
Worked in automotive and with high-end rendering pipelines (Arnold and Redshift)
Understanding film, real-time development, and virtual production
Proficiency with post-production and VFX pipelines
Rendering knowledge with focus on real-time and near-real-time

What We Offer:

Global maternity and parental leave
Competitive benefits packages
Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
Access to online services for families and new parents
Extensive winter holiday office closures
Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups
Internal learning and development programs
Enterprise-wide employee discounts

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. To do so, we expect our team to 3 days per week in our office.

The ask stems from our want to:

Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
Improve collaboration and team relationships.
Increase employee engagement

This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.

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