Yaniv Marcus
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Versatile artist and builder with over 8 years of experience in film production and a solid background in hands-on construction, set building, and roofing. Skilled in both digital asset creation for VFX and practical labor, including scenic carpentry and site work. Adept at translating creative vision into on-screen environments and real-world builds. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpet Cleaning Technician
Refresh Carpet Cleaning
Coquitlam, British Columbia
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered residential and commercial cleaning services, specializing in carpets, upholstery, and textiles.
- Operated and maintained industrial cleaning equipment, ensuring quality standards and safety regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing client needs and ensuring satisfaction.
- Built time management and problem-solving skills, adapting to varied on-site environments.
On-set Construction Worker & Visual Effects Artist
Roofing, Landscaping & General Laborer
Vancouver, Canada
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Installed asphalt shingles for residential and commercial properties.
- Performed demolition, framing, underlayments prep, and cleanup duties.
- Performed landscaping work, including sod installation, planting, rock garden setup, pathway laying, drainage preparation, and site cleanup.
3D Generalist Mentor
Think Tank Training Centre
North Vancouver, Canada
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Mentored students on digital asset creation, modeling, texturing, and look development workflows.
- Provided portfolio critiques and tailored feedback based on real-world production standards.
Visual Effects Artist
Various Studios
Vancouver, Canada
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Developed photo-realistic 3D assets for high-profile productions.
- Shows worked on Include: - Stranger Things S4 - Spiderman: No Way Home - Fantastic Beasts - Wanka
- Specialized in environment and prop modeling, texturing, and lookdev using Houdini, Maya, and Substance Painter.
- Coordinated with production departments to maintain consistency between digital and practical sets.
Aircraft Mechanic – First Class (Rank: Staff Serge
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
Tel Nof Airbase, Squadron 118, Israel
11.2009 - 12.2012
- Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on the CH-53 Sikorsky Sea Stallion systems as a certified Level A mechanic, ensuring maximum safety and operational readiness.
- Supported both combat and training missions by conducting technical inspections and delivering payloads, reliable mechanical solutions under high-pressure conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of mechanics, engineers, and pilots to meet strict aviation and defense standards.
- Promoted to Staff Sergeant in recognition of leadership, technical proficiency, and accountability.
- Developed strong problem-solving, teamwork, and time management skills transferable to high-performance, deadline-driven industries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Effects, 3D Animation And Game Design
Think Tank Training Centre
North Vancouver, BC02-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Screen-Based Arts
Israeli Animation Collage
Tel Aviv, Israel09-2016
Skills
- Roofing (shingle)
- Framing
- Finish carpentry
- On-Set dressing
- Demolition
- Site maintenance
- Houdini (Software)
- Maya (Software)
- Substance Painter/Designer (Software)
- ZBrush (Software)
- Mari (Software)
- Photoshop (Software)
- On-set workflows
- Environment continuity
- Physical and digital asset integration
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Creative adaptability
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Carpet Cleaning Technician
Refresh Carpet Cleaning
07.2025 - Current
3D Generalist Mentor
Think Tank Training Centre
05.2024 - 12.2024
On-set Construction Worker & Visual Effects Artist
Roofing, Landscaping & General Laborer
02.2024 - 03.2025
Visual Effects Artist
Various Studios
06.2019 - 01.2024
Aircraft Mechanic – First Class (Rank: Staff Serge
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
11.2009 - 12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Visual Effects, 3D Animation And Game Design
Think Tank Training Centre
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Screen-Based Arts
Israeli Animation Collage