Asset Artist - Modeling / Texturing / Grooming
Phantom Fx | Full time
About Us
PhantomFX - Unleashing the Magic of VFX
Chennai | Mumbai | Hyderabad
Open, inclusive, and equal are three words that sum up the work culture at PhantomFX. Our strength lies in our people; a dedicated team of creative professionals who work together to bring alive magic on screen. Our teams have delivered on some of the craziest deadlines, without taking eyes off the high bar of quality.
Job Description
We are seeking a Mid-level Asset Artist to create high-quality 3D assets for VFX-driven projects, including films, series, commercials, and cinematic content. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in modeling, texturing, and asset optimization, and be comfortable working within a production VFX pipeline while collaborating with multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 3D assets including props, set dressing, and environment assets for VFX projects
- Produce production-ready models with clean topology and accurate scale
- Develop PBR textures and materials suitable for VFX and cinematic rendering
- Perform UV unwrapping, texture baking, and look development
- Optimize assets for rendering efficiency without compromising visual quality
- Work closely with Look Dev, Lighting, FX, and Layout teams
- Follow asset naming conventions, versioning, and studio pipeline standards
- Implement feedback from Supervisors and Leads effectively
- Maintain asset quality and consistency across shots and sequences
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience as a 3D Asset Artist in a VFX or Animation studio
- Strong skills in hard-surface and organic modeling
- Proficiency in Maya / Blender / 3ds Max
- Strong texturing skills using Substance Painter / Mari
- Solid understanding of UV layouts, topology, and PBR workflows
- Experience working with VFX render pipelines (Arnold / V-Ray / Redshift)
- Good understanding of real-world scale, reference matching, and realism
- Familiarity with asset handoff processes for downstream departments
Portfolio Requirements
- Strong portfolio/demo reel showcasing VFX-quality assets
- Examples of photo-realistic props or environments
- Breakdown of modeling, texturing, and final renders is a plus
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on high-profile VFX projects
- Collaborative and creative studio environment
- Career growth within a structured VFX pipeline
- Exposure to cutting-edge tools and workflows