CG Artist - Shading/lookdev

Description

Under the supervision of visual effects supervisor and CG Supervisor, the Artist will create shading passed to ensure that models and textures are combined into hyper-realistic assets.

Responsibilities:

• Artist must be able to develop looks to ensure assets can be properly lit and are technically correct to help create hyper-realistic passes
• Take assets from the texturing department and push surface qualities further in terms of realism.
• Creates surfaces that react realistically to light, and obey physical and natural phenomenon
• Finalizes assets technically and artistically, validating work with turntables and various tech checks.
• Creates lighting setups that become reference shots for sequences
• Sets up Nuke scripts that will be used by the compositing and lighting department
• Set up and maintain a preset shader bank for different surface qualities
• Be able to work with the visual effects supervisor and Lead CG to determine the best possible technical and creative approaches.
• Be able to deliver work within established project targets and the high quality standards of the company.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a VFX studio
• Experience with Maya to create and achieve the texture for hyper-realistic backgrounds and environments.
• Experience working with Mari, an asset
• Experience working with Arnold
• Self-driven, good communicator, and a great-team player
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Work ethic focused on the dynamism and collaboration
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and problem solving