Senior Environment Generalist – Photorealistic VFX

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Environment Generalist to create high‑quality photorealistic environments for feature film and episodic VFX projects at Barnstorm, a studio with locations in Burbank and Vancouver.

Key responsibilities

• Create photorealistic environments, modeling, texturing, assembling and optimizing assets such as architecture, landscapes, vegetation, terrain and props.
• Develop environment layouts, look development, shading and lighting that support storytelling and maintain continuity.
• Integrate assets and textures produced in Houdini while adhering to technical and artistic standards.
• Collaborate with Environment Leads, CG Supervisors, Lighting, FX and Compositing teams to ensure seamless pipeline integration.
• Plan, prioritize, estimate work and meet production deadlines, participating in reviews and incorporating feedback.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years professional experience as an Environment Artist or Generalist in the VFX industry.
• Strong artistic eye for composition, scale, color theory and lighting.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively.
• Portfolio demonstrating high‑quality photorealistic environments for film or television.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Houdini for environment creation, layout, look development, lighting and rendering.
• Experience with Digital Matte Painting (DMP) workflows.
• Expertise in modeling, texturing, UV creation and asset assembly using industry‑standard 3D software.
• Understanding of virtual production workflows is a plus.

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement with extended health benefits.
• Eligibility for RRSP programs.