Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, and Montreal providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists' talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. You are a highly skilled Creature Asset Artist with deep experience modeling and texturing photo-real creatures—especially hero quadrupeds— with anatomical accuracy and artistic sensitivity.

You understand how creature assets feed into rigging, CFX, and lookdev, and you build models and textures that set downstream departments up for success. You bring a creature-focused artistic eye and a problem-solving mindset, thriving in a collaborative pipeline where accuracy, believability, and performance-readiness matter.

Creature Asset

Creation (70%) Develop layered PBR materials and lookdev setups in Arnold or Houdini; creature lookdev experience is a bonus. Prepare assets for rigging and CFX handoff, ensuring geometry, UVs, and materials meet technical and performance requirements. Work closely with Creature, Rigging, Lookdev, and CFX teams to ensure anatomical accuracy and predictable deformation.

Participate in creature asset reviews. Troubleshoot issues in modeling, UVs, displacement, textures,



and shading to maintain visual quality and technical stability. Share creature‐specific modeling, texturing, and lookdev techniques with peers and junior artists.

Help guide the quality bar for creature assets across the studio. Communicate clearly with Production and Supervisors regarding progress, risks, and technical constraints. 5+ years of experience in high‐end VFX creature modeling and texturing for episodics or features. ~ Robust artistic foundation in anatomy, silhouette, form, fine surface detail, and realism. ~ Experience building assets for rigging and simulation (muscle, skin, fur/hair workflows). ~ Python) is a plus but not required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence and be willing to work on‐site/hybrid as required by production and studio location.

As this is a contract position, benefits may vary by employment status. Eligible contract artists may have access to certain benefits based on project length and local plan offerings. Barnstorm VFX is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of color, people of all genders or non‐genders, and people with disabilities.

📌 Artiste principal(e) en assets de créatures - Creature Asset Artist - QC (Montreal)
🏢 BarnstormVFX
📍 Montreal