Environment Look Development Artist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10141483 Location Vancouver, Canada Business Walt Disney Animation Studios Date posted Jan. 30, 2026Job Summary:
Walt Disney Animation Studios combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting- edge technology to bring wonderful new stories to the big screen for audiences around the world. Constantly challenged to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park productions, and special projects for the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation Studios is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today. Learn about our filmmaking process here.
We currently have a couple of exciting opportunities for experienced Environment Look Development Artists to join us on our upcoming feature- Hexed. Our Look Development Artists are responsible for creating the materials, textures, and geometric instances that define the look of environments, sets, and props. We value self-motivated artists who thrive in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with asset supervisors and production designers to develop the look of the environments and characters of our animated films Author materials, textures, and procedural instancing. Bring assets to technically efficient and artistically appealing final completion.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in digital art, computer graphics, or related field
4+ years experience in Environment Look Development or as an Environment Artist (film/television/games)
Ability to understand, interpret and implement highly stylized art direction
Strong technical skills toward achieving an art-directable aesthetic
Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative environment
Knowledge of materials and procedural instancing
Proficiency in texturing and digital painting
Physically-based rendering experience
Maya experience
Linux experience
Houdini experience a plus
Understanding the production pipeline
Shader-writing and scripting knowledge is beneficial
A reel of visual examples exemplifying work in this area is requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The hiring range for this position in British Columbia, Canada is C$90,400 to $150,500 CAD per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
About Walt Disney Animation Studios:
Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” to the upcoming fall 2024 feature, “Moana 2.” Among the studio's timeless creations are “Pinocchio,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Zootopia,” and “Encanto.”
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.