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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for photo model in Quebec is $29.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Photo Model job?

A Photo Model is a professional who poses for photographs used in advertisements, magazines, fashion campaigns, and other media. They work with photographers, stylists, and brands to showcase clothing, accessories, or concepts. Photo models need to maintain their appearance, take direction well, and adapt to different styles and themes. Some models specialize in fashion, commercial, or editorial work. The job often requires travel, long hours, and networking to secure opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Photo Model position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Photo Model, you need strong posing abilities, a professional appearance, and the capacity to take direction, though formal education is not always required. Familiarity with industry-standard modeling portfolios and an understanding of lighting setups or studio environments can be helpful. Soft skills such as reliability, adaptability, and confidence in front of the camera set successful photo models apart. These competencies are crucial to consistently delivering quality images, meeting client expectations, and maintaining positive relationships within the industry.

What does a typical workday look like for a Photo Model?

A typical workday for a Photo Model can vary widely, depending on the specific assignment and client. You might spend a day in a studio working with photographers, makeup artists, and stylists, or be on location for outdoor shoots that require travel and adaptation to different settings. Photo Models often work with creative teams to capture a variety of looks, so frequent wardrobe changes and maintaining energy throughout long shooting sessions are common. Collaboration and clear communication are key, as is the ability to follow direction to achieve the desired photographic outcome. Flexibility and professionalism help ensure successful shoots and ongoing job opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Photo Model job openings in Quebec as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,305 per year, or $30 per hour.
Senior Creature Asset Artist

Senior Creature Asset Artist

Barnstorm VFX

Montreal, QC

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, NYC and the UK. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists' talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.


Who You Are

You are a highly skilled Creature Asset Artist with deep experience modeling and texturing photo-real creatures- especially hero quadrupeds- with anatomical accuracy and artistic sensitivity. You have a strong command of creature topology, form, muscle structure, and skin/surface detail. You understand how creature assets feed into rigging, CFX, and lookdev, and you build models and textures that set downstream departments up for success.

You bring a creature-focused artistic eye and a problem-solving mindset, thriving in a collaborative pipeline where accuracy, believability, and performance-readiness matter.


What You'll Do


Creature Asset Creation (70%)

  • Model high-fidelity creatures and characters- particularly realistic hero quadrupeds- with anatomically correct proportions and clean, deformation-friendly topology.
  • Sculpt fine-resolution anatomical, surface, and tertiary details in ZBrush or Mudbox.
  • Create physically accurate skin, fur-ready, and scale/surface texture maps using Substance Painter and/or Mari.
  • Develop layered PBR materials and lookdev setups in Arnold or Houdini; creature lookdev experience is a bonus.
  • Prepare assets for rigging and CFX handoff, ensuring geometry, UVs, and materials meet technical and performance requirements.
  • Support texture detail consistency across close-up, mid-range, and wide shots.


Process & Collaboration (25%)

  • Work closely with Creature, Rigging, Lookdev, and CFX teams to ensure anatomical accuracy and predictable deformation.
  • Participate in creature asset reviews.
  • Troubleshoot issues in modeling, UVs, displacement, textures, and shading to maintain visual quality and technical stability.


People & Cross-Team Support (5%)

  • Share creature-specific modeling, texturing, and lookdev techniques with peers and junior artists.
  • Help guide the quality bar for creature assets across the studio.
  • Communicate clearly with Production and Supervisors regarding progress, risks, and technical constraints.


What You Bring

  • 5+ years of experience in high-end VFX creature modeling and texturing for episodics or features.
  • Demonstrated ability to create photo-real hero creatures, with emphasis on quadrupeds.
  • Expert proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Mari, Substance Painter, and Arnold (preferred).
  • Strong artistic foundation in anatomy, silhouette, form, fine surface detail, and realism.
  • Experience building assets for rigging and simulation (muscle, skin, fur/hair workflows).
  • Strong understanding of PBR and lookdev fundamentals; creature lookdev experience is a significant plus.
  • Ability to debug and optimize geometry and textures while maintaining believability.
  • Collaborative communication style well suited to multi-show environments.
  • Scripting familiarity (ex., Python) is a plus but not required.


About This Role

This role is open to North America and UK locations. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence and be willing to work on-site/hybrid as required by production and studio location.As this is a contract position, benefits may vary by employment status. Eligible contract artists may have access to certain benefits based on project length and local plan offerings.


Barnstorm VFX is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We aim to recruit, support, and retain talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities.


We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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