Overview

We are looking for a Texture/Surfacing Artist to join the team on our CGI animated theatrical feature film, Seth Rogen’s “Sausage Party”. Under the guidance of the Art Director and Texture/Surfacing Supervisor, the Texture/Surfacing Artist helps to establish the look and quality of characters, props, and environments. The ideal candidate must be resourceful and creative, and work well within a team.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Texturing/Shading/UV mapping of sets, props and characterswithin Maya and Photoshop
• Set up Maya shaders/shader networks and use them to achieve desired looks
• Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise
• Works with Modeling and Lighting departments to communicate Surfacing needs
• Ensures that Surfacing files are complete and ready for lighting
• Capable of creating stylized, procedural, and photorealistic textures in several specified styles
• Works within a production schedule and followsstrict deadlines
• Works well in a collaborative environment
• Able to take direction and constructive criticism from the Supervisors and feedback from the Directors
• Follow directory structure, naming conventions and versioning for Surfacing files

Skills & Requirements:
• 3+ years of high-end production experience on a feature film
• Strong artistic eye for detail with the ability to follow reference material and concept art
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to handle the complexity of our pipeline and adaptable to our existing workflows
• Knowledge of Polygonal and NURBS texturing and UV Layout
• Ability to create high quality texture maps, including all supporting maps (bump, specular, transparency, etc.)
• Familiarity with construction of complex shader networks
• Ability to debug complex shader networks
• Capable of solving problems independently
• Takes initiative with ability to work well in a team setting
• Experience with 3D paint packages
• Background in visual arts desired
• Experience in modeling, composting, and/or animation is an asset
• Experience with Mari and RenderMan an asset.

To apply: http://www.nitrogenstudios.com/jobs/