Surfacing Artist

Reel FX Creative Studios
CA
Full-time

Description

The Surfacing Artist is responsible for the creation and application of textures for use in the production of live-action and fully CG images.

The Surfacing Artist is also responsible for collaborating with the Lighting, Shading, Look Development Artists and Surfacing Lead to create a variety of textural looks and styles.

Responsibilities :

  • Paint maps and images for surfacing department
  • Create efficient UV layouts
  • Create and maintain desired surface look and feel for characters, props and environments with direction from the Production Designer and / or Art Director

Qualifications :

  • Degree / diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Feature Film, Commercial and / or Video Game production
  • Experience with Maya and Arnold or similar render packages
  • Good artistic eye for detail with ability to match art reference
  • Familiarity with polygonal surfacing and UV layout
  • Experience in Mari, Substance Painter or similar 3D painting package
  • 30+ days ago