Texture Artist

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Metro Vancouver is seeking skilled Texture Artists to create photoreal and stylised textures for CG and VFX projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with asset departments, designing textures, and preparing surface files for lighting. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional CG artwork skills and proficiency in tools such as Mari, Substance Painter, and Maya. Competitive compensation is offered, including benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP

Sick and vacation leave

Qualifications

• Exceptional skills in CG artwork.
• Knowledge of applicable software packages.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside other asset departments to create textures.
• Design textures for characters, props, and environments.
• Set up complex surface textures for lighting.

Skills

CG artwork skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Tools

Mari

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Maya

Job description

Overview

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

• Project based, Full Time
• Language in work environment - English
• Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable
• Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Texture Artists!

Responsibilities

• Cohesively work alongside other asset departments (Model, Rig, Character FX, Look Development) to create and apply photoreal and/or stylised textures.
• Design organic and hard surface textures in order to achieve the desired look of characters, props, and environments.
• Set up complex surface textures and prep surface files for lighting.
• Meet show deadlines, participate in Dailies, Rounds, and team reviews.
• Interact with Production, Supervisors, Leads, and peers in order to interpret notes and feedback on assigned tasks.
• Assist with efficient problem solving and sharing relevant information across the Texture Department.
• Work proficiently as part of a team, as well as independently, to determine various solutions to create exceptional textures for CG and/or VFX work.

Qualifications

• Able demonstrate exceptional skills/abilities in CG artwork.
• Knowledge of applicable software packages including Mari, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Katana, and Maya.
• Mudbox, ZBrush, Substance Designer, Modo experience a plus.
• Lookdev experience is a plus.
• Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Compensation and Benefits

• Anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr and for an Intermediate position is $37.50 - $53.80/hr.
• Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable.
• The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Notes

• Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.
• We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.
• Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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