The Senior Surfacing Artist establishes the look and surface qualities for animated characters, props and environments.

Through the use and development of textures and shaders; the Surfacing Artist will guide the production process to achieve the desired visual style. The Surfacing Artist collaborates with or aids the rest of the CG team to ensure the proper workflow and specifications are being developed to achieve the desired look on all textures.

Please be aware that for this specific role, having a valid work permit for Spain/Europe is a requirement.

About you:

• Working within a brief and using 2D design reference to paint CG textures that are faithful to the style of the production.
• Develop shaders for all CG assets.
• Submit CG assets for review, rendering in a way that best indicates their use within the Series.
• Create some UV maps as required, that adhere to pipeline requirements and are suitable for the resolution and complexity of the assets.
• Collaborate with the CG modelling team in giving feedback of UV mapping that is suitable for the resolution and complexity of the assets.
• Collaborate with the CG and BG teams on all creative and technical issues, to ensure assets are delivered to the very highest standard and correctly for the subsequent departments.
• Work in partnership with lighters and compositors to ensure schedules and deadlines are met as established by the Producer and Directors. And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.

Skillset:

• In-depth knowledge of Maya and Photoshop and high proficiency in painting softwares like Substance Painter or Mari.
• Experience in Katana and a good knowledge of photoreal and non photoreal renderers.
• Ability to work in close partnership with the CG and Design teams;
• Ability to work within a team environment and follow guidance from creative and technical supervisors.
• Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity in a fast-paced work environment while producing high quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision.
• Excellent communication and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise as required.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities related to the creation of computer-generated animation and as otherwise reasonably required by the production company.