Surfacing Artist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Twisted Mountain Animation Full time

At Twisted Mountain Animation we love being partners in production with some of the best studios all around the globe. We take great pride in offering a variety of services on a wide range of productions - web, television, games we see it all at Twisted Mountain Animation

We are seeking a talented and experienced Surfacing Artist to join our team. As a Surfacing Artist, you'll have a key role in producing high-quality work making assets production ready You should have a strong understanding of surfacing techniques and have the ability to bring your vision to life. Our studio is located in the trendy Mount Pleasant area just a short walk away from the Main Street-Science World Skytrain Station. However, this position is fully remote **_#WorkFromHome_**

Job Title**:Surfacing Artist** (Remote)

What You’ll Do:

- Create high quality texture maps for organic and hard surface models in various styles (stylized to realistic)
- Create shaders for use in Unreal Engine
- Ensure consistent quality and meet production delivery deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with the asset team, management, and external clients.
- Provide input and feedback to developers to enhance surfacing tools for our remote pipeline solution.
- Train, mentor, and develop junior staff members

What You Need:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Working knowledge of Substance Painter, UE5, and Autodesk Maya (Substance Designer a plus)
- Strong understanding of colour space, shading, lighting, and rendering
- Ability to achieve visual targets across various artistic styles and project types.
- Previous project experience in creating assets with a painterly or watercolor aesthetic.
- Experience with node based procedural texturing is a plus
- Able to work independently and work within production schedules
- Excellent technical troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to take direction and consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask
- Understanding of shader development and Groom is a bonus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise between clients, management, and staff
- Bonus points for working experience in other departments like modeling.
- Include a link to your demo reel/portfolio showcasing recent artwork and industry experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and work on cutting-edge projects. Team members will benefit from a diverse and inclusive culture, work environment, and competitive compensation. If you are driven by an artistic passion and are looking for a new opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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