CG Texture Artist

CG Texturing Artist

We are seeking a talented artist to join our team in creating stunning 3D models and environments for animated features. The successful candidate will have experience in surfacing, look development, and shading, with a strong understanding of art and design principles.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in using industry-standard software such as Maya and Houdini, and will have a passion for creating high-quality textures and materials. They will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

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• Work on all areas of surfacing, including texture painting, procedural texturing, shading and lookdev, grooming, instancing, UV layout and sculpting;">
• Create high-quality stylized textures, either hand-painted or procedural, to a level of detail necessary for production assets;">
• Develop 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 Surfacing Lead, production, and the team;">
• Help establish and maintain a consistent style for the project;">
• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness;">

Requirements:

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• 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, organisational, and time management skills;">
• A good understanding of lighting and colour theory, industry standards, conventions, and formats, to enable successful completion of tasks;">
• Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills;">

This role is based out of Sydney, Australia, with a minimum of three days per week spent in the office. We offer a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs. We strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

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• Medical/dental/vision plans;">
• Mental health support;">
• Retirement programs;">
• Family-forming benefits;">
• Paid leave of absence programs;">
• Paid time away programs;">

Others

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• Hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week spent in the office;">
• Equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and recognizing its value in building stronger teams;">
• Approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully;">
• Do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service;">
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