Asset Artist
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Position Overview & Specifications
London/Remote
Freefolk are hiring a talented Asset Artist to join our Film and Episodic team on an exciting new project starting soon! We operate a hybrid working model in our brand new East London office, but are open to candidates based remotely in Europe also.
Celebrating 20 years, we are a team of Emmy-winning creative artists, technicians, producers and problem solvers who use post-production as their toolbox. Working closely with clients in the advertising, film, TV and music industries, we provide a full-service post-production and VFX offering including high-end colour grading, 2D & 3D visual effects, shoot supervision, animation, design, direction and concept. At Freefolk, we're a tight-knit community and proud of both our reputation of doing great work but also being a great place to work.
Responsibilities:
- Creating models from a brief or reference material provided these can be a mixture of organic or hard surface objects
- Provide efficient UV maps on the models as required for the project
- Create textures for assets to specifications required
- Create shaders for assets in lookdev
- Present to the asset to leads and supervisors for reviews
- Staying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality.
- Continue to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technology
Essential Skills
- Strong polygonal subdivision modelling skills
- Good knowledge of Maya and the Arnold Renderer / Redshift
- Knowledge of zbrush / mudbox desirable
- Excellent knowledge of texturing software Mari/Photoshop/ Substance
- Must have a strong artistic and visual sense of composition, light and colour.
- Basic knowledge of Nuke Compositing
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative problem-solving and attention to detail
- Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality results
Why Join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working
- Drinks on Fridays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- Summer Sports Days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Breakfast and snacks in the office
- Pub quizzes and socials throughout the year
Applications:
- To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com and ensure your showreel/website is linked to your CV
- Include ‘Asset Artist’ in the subject of the email.
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Film Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Asset Artist roles across Freefolk's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Film Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,956 - £108,144 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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