Jam Filled is a dynamic workplace for like-minded creative artists, we will remind you why you love cartooning: every project is produced with an eye for quality and an ear for fun!

We are currently on the hunt for a Development Artist to help establish the visual style and workflow for internal and external productions and production tests, with a focus on pre-production development work. They will be responsible for development from modeling through to compositing, into a final, finished render. We are looking for an artist with a wide range of skills in multiple departments, such as assets, rigging, FX and compositing.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and establish the overall visual style and workflow for new internal and external productions

• Help develop and create production tests for external clients

• Contribute knowledge and expertise in any specific skillset or software to support the development and production teams

• Take part in daily briefs

• Stay up to date with industry trends and learn new and upcoming industry software

• Research resources and materials to use as references, including lighting plans

• Produce multiple variations of designs and concepts for approval

• Create prototype assets for the production pipeline to use for testing 

• Complete the final look of designs and assets

• Establish format procedures and guidelines

• Maintain production documentation throughout development process

• Explore different ideas to achieve maximum quality results

• Handle input/output files

• Other tasks and responsibilities as required

This will be your JAM if you have:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Previous experience with design, modeling, surfacing, rigging, FX, and compositing is strongly desired – any strengths in a specific area of the production pipeline is considered an asset

• Previous experience working in an animation development production setting is desired

• Strong understanding of visual language; texture, colour, dimension, scale, perspective, shade, composition, depth of field, proportion, lighting, spatial awareness, etc.

• Knowledge of Unreal pipeline is an asset

• Ability to create photorealistic assets and visual effects 

• Ability to stay self-motivated and work independently, as well as collaborate in a team setting

• Ability to establish and maintain vision of a final look/integration

• High level drawing and conceptual skills is a plus

• Desire to learn new technologies and design techniques

• Talent for creative experimentation

• Comfortable with taking constructive criticism and providing revisions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines

• Knowledge of programming is a plus

• Basic knowledge of 2D and 3D animation, and familiarity with the principles of animation is a plus

Software knowledge desired:

• Maya

• Unreal Engine

• Houdini

• Fusion

• Nuke

• Substance Painter

• Substance Designer

• Quixel

• Renderman

• Arnold

• Adobe Photoshop

• Other software knowledge is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Healthcare and dental

• Competitive remuneration

• Outstanding vacation package

• Various activities, team-building events and parties

• Focus on work/life balance

Boat Rocker is committed to hiring and supporting diverse candidates. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as being part of an under-represented and equity-deserving group. This would include people who identify as racialized, Black, Indigenous, women, LGBTQ2SI+, and having a disability among others. We also recognize the importance of intersectional identities in our hiring and retention.