Senior Texture Artist — Hybrid VFX Creature & Look Dev

The Walt Disney Company (France); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company is seeking a Senior Texture Artist in Vancouver. The role involves creating textures and surface qualities for CG creatures and hard-surface models in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have at least five years of VFX experience or seven years in lieu of education, and proficiency in several design software tools including Maya and Mari. This hybrid position offers a salary range of C$112,200 to C$143,600 per year, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant professional VFX experience.
• At least a college level diploma in computer graphics or related field.
• Strong modeling, Groom, and Look Development knowledge are pluses.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and with production teams to implement desired looks.
• Provide feedback and mentor junior artists.
• Meet scheduled targets while producing high quality work.

Skills

Proficient in Maya

Proficient in Mari

Proficient in Zbrush

Proficient in Photoshop

Strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly

Education

College level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography

Tools

UV unwrapping tools

Katana

Houdini

Job description

A leading global entertainment company is seeking a Senior Texture Artist in Vancouver. The role involves creating textures and surface qualities for CG creatures and hard-surface models in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have at least five years of VFX experience or seven years in lieu of education, and proficiency in several design software tools including Maya and Mari. This hybrid position offers a salary range of C$112,200 to C$143,600 per year, depending on skills and experience.