Description
Cinesite Vancouver Inc. is looking for a Lead Environment Modeler to help us on an exciting new animated theatrical feature film, The Addams Family!
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:
• Create high quality UVs, textures and shaders for characters, environments, and props
• Capable of creating stylized, procedural, and photorealistic textures in several specified styles
• Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise
• Work closely with the modeling, lookdev and lighting departments
• Ensures that Surfacing files are complete and ready for lighting
• Works within a production schedule and follows strict 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 other guidelines for Surfacing files
Skills & Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience in feature animation and/or visual effects production.
• Strong artistic eye for detail with the ability to follow reference material and concept art
• Ability to unwrap UVs in an efficient and organized manner
• Ability to create high-quality texture maps
• Understanding of shading concepts
• Background in visual arts desired
• Experience in Maya required
• Experience in Photoshop required
• Experience in shading and rendering with RenderMan and/or Arnold an asset
• Experience with Mari, Katana, UVLayout, Mudbox and/or Zbrush an asset
To apply: www.cinesite.com/careers