CG Artist Job Description
We are seeking talented Surfacing/Look Development/Shading Artists to support our upcoming project.
* Work on all areas of surfacing, including texture painting, procedural texturing, shading and lookdev, grooming, instancing, UV layout and sculpting, often with a primary focus on characters or environments.
* Create high-quality stylized textures, either hand-painted or procedural, to a level of detail necessary for production assets.
* Create stylized but physically plausible shading and lookdev, while strictly following department standards and conventions.
* Interpret 2D designs, reference material, and artistic direction, and translate that into 3D textures and surfacing while maintaining the original artistic intent.
* Assume responsibility for ensuring assigned work is produced to the expected standard of quality within the scheduled timeframe and deadline.
* Maintain good communication with the team and stakeholders.
* Help establish and maintain a consistent style for the project.
* Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.
Requirements
* A passion and an eye for making beautiful-looking CG objects, environments, and characters.
* Proven technical and visual skills with an understanding of art and design within an animation environment.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret design down to its fundamentals.
* 3+ years' experience working on high-quality shading, surfacing, and texturing.
* 3+ years' experience in animated features, feature films (VFX), or high-end episodics.
* Extensive knowledge of shader creation and implementation will be considered a bonus, as will experience using Houdini.
* Proficiency with Mari and Maya.
* An interest in problem-solving, a desire to work within a relatively technical pipeline, and a willingness to openly share knowledge.
* Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
* A good understanding of lighting and color theory, industry standards, conventions, and formats, to enable successful completion of tasks.
* Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.
Benefits
Our ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in surfacing and shading, with excellent communication and collaboration skills. They will be able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, and be committed to delivering high-quality results.
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. Our team is passionate about creating high-quality visual effects, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us.