Surfacing Artist

Bardel Entertainment; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bardel Entertainment, a leading animation studio, seeks a Surfacing Artist to create textures and collaborate with teams on high-quality CG assets. This mid-senior level role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for mentorship and creative contributions.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Extended health and wellness from day one

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Surfacing Artist or similar in animation production.
• Ability to create textures from reference images.

Responsibilities

• Create textures and build shading networks for CG characters and props.
• Mentor junior team members by providing constructive feedback and guidance.

Skills

Communication

Tools

Mari

Substance

Photoshop

Blender

Job description

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For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation. We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award-winning studio in Vancouver and Montreal, known for hits like The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Create textures and build shading networks for CG characters and props, including working with grooms.
2. [Senior] Create templates to optimize workflows and share with other artists.
3. Collaborate with Modeling, Groom, and Art Directors to achieve the visual style for assets.
4. Participate in dailies, rounds, and team discussions to contribute to creative and technical improvements.
5. Follow pipeline workflows and technical requirements for seamless production integration.
6. Mentor junior team members by providing constructive feedback and guidance (senior role).
7. Maintain consistent quality while meeting production deadlines.
8. Manage time effectively to stay on schedule.
9. Keep team and production staff informed about progress, challenges, and solutions.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Surfacing Artist or similar in animation production.
• Excellent communication skills to promote solutions, share knowledge, and incorporate feedback.

Portfolio should demonstrate:

• High detail and craftsmanship across characters and environments, with a preference for stylized work using Mari, Substance, and Photoshop.
• A keen eye for light, shade, color, and detail in material and texture creation.
• Understanding of industry workflows, UV layouts, and optimization.
• Ability to create textures from reference images.
• Experience with Blender, especially shading and lighting, is a plus.
• Experience with fur and hair shading is a plus.

Benefits

Pay Range: CAD $1,300 - $1,700 per week

This range reflects current expectations; final salary depends on education, experience, skills, location, and business needs.

Benefits include flexible work environment, extended health and wellness from day one, RRSP matching, and more. Visit our website for details.

At Bardel, flexibility is key to doing great work. Our hybrid model supports accountability and productivity, offering remote work options with in-studio attendance required during onboarding and quarterly Rush Weeks at our Vancouver studio.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting