Lead Texture Artist

This is a Full Time Job

Lead Texture Artist (Feature Animation & VFX)

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Lead Texture Artist to create the textures, colours, and organic surface qualities needed in the completion of CG creatures and hard-surface models used in production.

What You'll Do
• Work unaccompanied and with production team (VFX Supervisor, Texture Supervisor) at an advanced level to execute the desired look of complicated CG models, including complex creatures and/or hard surface models, including ships, real world vehicles and environments.
• Create complicated textures, colours, and organic surface qualities needed in the completion of CG creatures and hard-surface models used in production
• Set up asset pipeline following Supervisor's specifications; in absence of Texture Supervisor, assume governing role over Texture team and ensures correct Texture pipeline set-up
• Participate as a team member in identifying various design solutions; provide feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
• Provide Texture feedback and oversight for Third Party Partners
• Work by one's self, with input from Art Directors, Modelers, and look-development TD's, to achieve desired look of Photo real models.
• Mentor Junior and mid-level Artists
• Maintain or exceed consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

What We're Looking For
• BA Degree or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years' experience
• Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in painting, illustration or design
• Familiarity with film production; computer graphics
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Maya, Mari (preferred), Zbrush, Photoshop, or Bodypaint. Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines.
• Nice to have:
• Modeling skills a plus
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipeline, manage person schedules

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (Vancouver) Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.