Surfacing Artist

**Here's the kind of skills we're looking for**:

- Ability to demonstrate prior experience in developing shaders, textures and UVs for characters and/or environments in animated television, feature film, or TVC.
- Adapting 2D art department reference into a final CG surface that is faithful to the style of the production.
- Displaying an excellent knowledge of Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop and Arnold with knowledge of Katana and Quixel an advantage.
- Demonstrating a good knowledge of UV mapping tools, with a working knowledge of grooming and hair systems an advantage.
- Working within a team environment and follow guidance from creative and technical supervisors while demonstrating the ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision;
- Working in close partnership with the lighting team and pipeline team, maintaining a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.
- Have excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise as required.