Environment Artist

Rodeo FX is seeking an Environment Artist in Paris, France, to create immersive and photorealistic environments for films and commercials. The role involves collaboration with various teams, proficiency in 3D software, and technical optimization of environments. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality scenes, refining assets based on feedback, and contributing to team learning. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 5-month renewable contract.
Environment Artist

Rodeo FX

Job Summary

The Environment Artist at Rodeo FX plays a crucial role in creating immersive and photorealistic environments for films, television, and commercials. The artist will work closely with the CG and Environment Supervisors to produce high-quality environments that meet the studio’s standards. This role requires a strong understanding of modeling, texturing, shading, set dressing and lighting, as well as proficiency in a range of 3D software. The artist must be able to collaborate effectively with other departments and manage technical and creative challenges while meeting tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
• Master Your Craft: Deliver detailed and realistic environments for a wide range of projects, including natural and man-made environments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in modeling, texturing, shading, set dressing and lighting to create high-quality 3D scenes that meet project requirements.
• Creative Quality: Create visually compelling environments that align with the creative direction and enhance the overall visual storytelling.
• Continuously refine environment assets based on feedback and push creative boundaries to improve the final result.
• Technical Quality: Ensure environments are technically optimized for rendering, using best practices in modeling, lighting, and shading.
• Collaborate with Layout, FX, and lighting teams to ensure the environment functions properly within the production pipeline.
• Communications: Collaborate effectively with the CG Supervisor, Environment Supervisor, and other team members to solve creative and technical challenges.
• Keep leads and production teams informed about progress, potential bottlenecks, and any required adjustments.
• Teach, Learn, and Grow: Share knowledge with junior artists and contribute to team learning sessions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques, and technologies in environment creation and continuously enhance your skillset.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Experience in a similar position within the VFX industry.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following software: Houdini / Solaris, Maya, with solid skills in modeling, texturing, set dressing and lighting.
• Proficiency in using Substance Painter, and Arnold for texturing and rendering.
• Proven ability to create both natural and man-made environments, with an understanding of geography, architecture, and ecology.
• Experience in optimizing scenes for rendering and memory efficiency across a variety of conditions.
• Strong prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work well within a team.

Additional Information
• 5-months renewable CDDU (fixed-term contract).
• On-site position at our studio, located 5 minutes from Gare de l’Est.
• #LI-Onsite
• Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects.