Overall Accountability

The Surfacing/Texture Artist implements or "paints" surface texturing on animated characters, props and/or environments.

Duties &  Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains desired surface look and feel for characters, props and environments with direction from the Art Director.
• Handles the more complex and technically demanding Surfacing setups.
• Sets up standard surface textures and readies surface files for lighting.
• Able to implement multiple types of surfaces from simple to moderately difficult.
• Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.
• Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise.
• Works with other departments to communicate Surfacing needs (primarily Modeling) and provide for other departments' needs (primarily Lighting).
• Ensures that Surfacing files are complete and ready for lighting.
• Stays aware of the broader show needs as they relate to the Surfacing
• Department (schedule, complexity of setups, etc.)

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of high-end production experience in a CG animation or games studio.
• Good artistic eye for detail with ability to create a fleshed-out look to match various references.
• Familiarity with Polygonal and NURBS texturing and UV Layout.
• Detail oriented with ability to handle the complexity of our pipeline.
• Familiarity with construction of complex shader networks. Ability to debug complex shader networks.
• Openness to existing workflows.
• Ability to solve problems independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Experience with 3D paint packages.
• Background in visual arts desired.