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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position:</span> Environment Modeler - Senior (Houdini)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Hiring Range: </span>$106,000 to $124,800/year for a 40-hour work week</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Project Contract:</span> July 2026 start</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Company Benefits:</span> Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada*</span><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(88, 134, 166); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https://image-engine.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Image Engine</a> is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an <a href=\"https://image-engine.com/portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">award-winning portfolio</a> that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&amp;D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(88, 134, 166); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">POSITION PURPOSE</span><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The primary focus of the Environment Modeller is to create large-scale, photo-realistic natural and urban environments for use in VFX production. This includes building complex terrain, cliffs, rock formations, and landscapes; assembling and scattering vegetation, trees, and other set-dressing elements; and integrating these environments seamlessly with live-action plates and digital assets.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The artist will work closely with the modelling and asset leads to ensure environments meet creative and technical requirements while maintaining efficiency and scalability within the pipeline. This role requires both artistic sensitivity to composition and scale, and strong technical understanding of Houdini-based procedural workflows.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(88, 134, 166); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</span><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Build large-scale environments including terrain, geological formations, foliage, and architectural elements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Use Houdini to procedurally scatter and manage vegetation, rocks, and debris for naturalistic compositions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with the other assets, and lighting teams to ensure assets integrate smoothly into shots.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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