3D Environment Modelling Artist

About Brown Bag Films: Brown Bag Films is a creative-led, global animation studio with locations in Dublin, Toronto and Bali. Founded in 1994, the studio is known for award-winning, artist-driven storytelling across television and digital formats, while actively expanding into new audiences and feature-length projects.

At its core, Brown Bag Films is about making great animation – and finding new ways to do it. The studio works across a broad creative spectrum, from original series and digital-first content to longer-form projects, while continuing to invest in innovation through BBF Labs, its dedicated hub for emerging technology and new workflows. Brown Bag Films is part of the Scholastic family, with its Toronto studio operating as a business unit of 9 Story Media Group. We Love Animation®

Recent Projects & Creative Momentum: Brown Bag Films is currently experiencing a period of strong creative momentum. Recent launches include two animated projects for Netflix – Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches and Horton! – along with the second season of Disney's RoboGobo.

The studio has also secured new greenlights from Disney, including new original series Sam Witch, and CG-animated holiday-special Dasher. In the latest awards cycle, Brown Bag Films’ slate earned nominations for eleven Children’s & Family Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, underscoring the studio’s continued creative strength across platforms and partners. For more information, visit our website www.brownbagfilms.com

Position Details:

• This is a Fixed-Term, 5-Month contract based in Dublin.
• The studio operates on a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week required in the studio.
• The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality 3D environments and assets to include terrain, architecture, foliage, props, and set dressing.
• Utilise Unreal Engine and Autodesk Maya to construct and refine environments for optimal performance and visual quality.
• Collaborate closely with the art team to ensure environments align with artistic vision and production requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environment creation and integration.
• Stay up to date with the latest Unreal Engine features and industry’s best practices.
• Working to maintain the Brown Bag modelling pipeline.
• Developing environment modelling workflows and techniques.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the overall 3D asset creation pipeline and workflow; set dressing and instancing; previz to modelling workflow.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a 3D Environment artist in TV, film, or related industries using Unreal Engine. (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
• Use of asset tracking systems (e.g. Shotgrid) and Speed tree (desirable).

Technical Skills:

• Ability to optimise assets for performance without compromising visual quality. A strong portfolio showcasing environment work in Unreal Engine.