Lead Texture Artist

6 days ago

Sydney, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time

The Lead Texture Artist is responsible for creating high quality textures, providing creative solutions that fulfills the artistic and technical brief of the asset, while providing guidance to others on the texture team.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Work independently and with the production team (VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, Texture Supervisor) and other departments at an advanced level to execute the desired look of complicated CG assets, including complex creatures and/or hard surface models and environments.
- Sets up and suggests asset workflows per asset needs.
- In absence of Texture Supervisor, assumes leadership role over Texture team and liaise with production team on schedules and bids.
- Participates as a team member in determining various design solutions; provides feedback to other members of the team by attending dailies on a regular basis.
- Mentors Artists of all levels within Department through a series of training modules set by Texture Leadership
- Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity and produces high quality work in a timely manner.

**Education / Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer graphics, fine arts, design or photography or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment.
- At least 5 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television in a senior role.
- Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in painting, illustration or design.

**Required Skills / Technical Competencies**:

- High Attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Proficient in Maya, Mari, Zbrush, Photoshop and UV unwrapping tools
- Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines and ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines.Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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