Character Surfacing Lead – Hybrid, Sydney

Netflix; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney seeks a Character Surfacing Supervisor to lead the character surfacing team for our upcoming feature film. You will define textures, materials, and shaders for characters, ensuring technical readiness for Rigging, CFX, and Rendering.

Ideal candidates have senior experience in feature animation or VFX, with a strong portfolio and mastery of Mari, Substance Painter/Designer, and Maya, plus experience with a modern renderer.

Formación

• Significant experience as a Surfacing/Lookdev Artist focused on characters in feature animation or VFX, with lead/supervisory experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing skin, fabric, hair/fur materials and color in stylized or realistic work.
• Proficiency with Mari, Substance Painter/Designer, and Maya; experience with modern path-tracing renderers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the character surfacing team to define and deliver high-quality texture work aligned with design vision.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback on textures, shading, and lookdev across departments.
• Ensure assets meet technical pipeline requirements for integration with Rigging, CFX, Lighting and Rendering.
• Collaborate with production design, art directors, and TDs to refine material direction and color palettes.
• Mentor surfacing artists and contribute to training and performance development.

Conocimientos

Surfacing/Lookdev

Character supervision

Leadership

Feedback & collaboration

Pipeline knowledge

Herramientas

Mari

Substance Painter/Designer

Maya

RenderMan/Arnold

Descripción del empleo

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney seeks a Character Surfacing Supervisor to lead the character surfacing team for our upcoming feature film. You will define textures, materials, and shaders for characters, ensuring technical readiness for Rigging, CFX, and Rendering.

Ideal candidates have senior experience in feature animation or VFX, with a strong portfolio and mastery of Mari, Substance Painter/Designer, and Maya, plus experience with a modern renderer.