Asset Generalist Senior Artist (Freelance)

Full-time

Compensation: CAD 50 - CAD 70 - hourly

Remote candidates within Montreal or Vancouver may also be considered.

We don’t just build worlds. We build the teams that build better worlds.

From Montreal to Mumbai, London to Los Angeles, we unite diverse talent and experienceacross 10 global studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature films.

For well over a decade, FOLKS artists have come together to create ambitious workwith human-focused collaboration. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world.

Join us and find your FOLKS.

The Asset Generalist Senior Artist is responsible for the delivery of complete production-ready assets. This role focuses on complex work, technical leadership, and mentoring team members. Working closely with Modeling, Texture, Lookdev, Rigging, Production teams, the Asset Generalist Senior Artist ensures that work meets creative, technical, and schedule requirements.

Asset Creation & Development

Execute advanced asset work including hero characters and complex assets

Lead asset development from modelling through final lookdev

Create complete production-ready assets to the highest standards

Mentor junior and mid-level artists on cross-discipline workflows

Deliver assigned work on schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality

Ensure deliverables meet technical requirements for downstream departments

Troubleshoot pipeline issues in collaboration with other departments

Participate in and, where appropriate,



run dailies

Quality, Continuity & Self-QC

Set and maintain a high quality bar; spot issues early and help others raise consistency

Create or improve QC checklists/templates and share best practices with the team

Anticipate downstream integration needs and solve problems proactively with clear trade-offs

Workflow & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with local and global teams, Supervisors, and HoDs to design tools and optimised workflows

Support global production teams through documentation and technical guidance

Contribute to ongoing workflow improvements through technical problem-solving

Participate in dailies, presenting work clearly and responding to feedback

Communicate proactively with Supervisors, HoDs, and Production to identify risks and constraints

Work effectively across time zones in a fast-paced production environment

Support skill development across local and global teams through mentorship and knowledge sharing

Significant experience in a professional VFX production environment with a focus on Asset Generalist

Expert-level proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Mari, Katana and Houdini

Strong scripting skills in Python, MEL, VEX for tool development and workflow automation

Preferred Qualifications





Experience leading sequences or small teams

Contribution to R&D; or tool development initiatives

Core Technical Skills

Scripting: Python, MEL, VEX for tools and workflow automation

Soft Skills

Clear and effective communication across disciplines and time zones

Robust problem-solving skills under production pressure

Collaborative team player with positive attitude

Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and mentor others

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📌 Asset Generalist Senior Artist (Freelance) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Folks VFX
📍 Winnipeg