3D Artist/Animator developing game - ready assets, rigging, and animations for client studios. Collaborate closely with clients and teams to create engaging gaming experiences.
About the role
- Character Texture Artist developing complex photorealistic textures for high-end VFX productions at Cinesite. Collaborating with various teams to achieve high-quality CG assets in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Head of Builds, Lead Texture Artist, modeling team and production to achieve the desired visual look of characters and CG objects.
- Create photorealistic organic textures for primary digital characters (hero assets) using provided photographic references and/or concept art.
- Develop complex surface textures and prepare surface files for lighting.
- Work closely with the modeling team to ensure UVs are positioned and scaled efficiently.
- Perform quality control on texture maps before publication to ensure consistency and compliance with project standards.
- Liaise with the Look Development team to adjust textures and optimize shaders as needed.
- Follow guidelines and incorporate feedback from supervisors and project leads, taking production notes into account.
- Meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Communicate regularly with production and team leads regarding task progress, schedules and deadlines.
- Share techniques, references and ideas with the team to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to effective problem-solving and the sharing of relevant information within the Asset department.
- Continue to develop expertise by staying up to date on new tools, software, data and related technologies.
Requirements
- Proven experience creating highly realistic textures for creatures and characters.
- Experience producing high-quality texture maps for human digi-doubles.
- Strong understanding of the visual effects production pipeline and the role of texturing in creating photoreal CG assets.
- Advanced proficiency in Mari, Substance, Photoshop and Maya.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality textures by combining photographic references and digital painting techniques.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with modelers and Look Development artists in a team environment while following direction from supervisors and leads.
- Experience managing and applying UVs; familiarity with Mudbox or ZBrush is considered an asset.
- Proactive attitude with excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong creative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Benefits
- Flexibility: We have fully adopted a hybrid work model, offering employees the option to work from home, in the studio, or a combination of both (with exceptions as required).
- Employee assistance program
- Telemedicine platform (Dialogue)
- Inflow program (ADHD support)
- Personal days
- One floating celebration day to celebrate what makes you unique
- Equipment and hardware provided for office and home work
- Access to cultural and wellness activities (yoga, massage)
- Discounts with various partners
- And more…
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