Character Surfacing Artist
Skydance
Madrid, MDThis is a Full Time Job
As a Character Surfacing Artist, you will create high detailed texture maps and materials for movie characters and props, as well as the final aspect of the movie characters, working in coordination with Production Designer and Art department to deliver a visually impressive look.
Responsabilities
• Creates textures utilizing photography and pre-existing textures.
• Paints stylized textures from concepts following the look of the show.
• Creates procedural textures from Substance designer.
• Ability to create, adapt, and iterate, within a variety of artistic styles.
• Works with the Production team, Art Director and Visual Effects Supervisor to create the desired look for characters that may reflect any of a wide variety of styles.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Clear understanding of UVs and texture layout.
• Collaborates with other team members, when necessary.
• Follows the Supervisor's and Lead´s guidance.
Requirements
• 3-5 years in VFX or animation industries.
• 1 years in the animation industry is desirable.
• Possesses deep knowledge of creating UVs.
• Knowledge of skinning, rigging, lighting and optimization.
• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation.
• Experience in Mari, Maya, Substance Designer, Painter, Renderman, Houdini.
• High English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.
#Animation #LI-Hybrid
Additional Information
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.
Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.
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