Elite Environment Surfacing Artist for Feature Animation

Dneg; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG's Feature Animation division is seeking an Environment Surfacer to deliver high-quality CG environments for feature films. You will create and groom assets using reference materials and collaborate across departments to maintain look and technical standards.

Experience on feature animated films and proficiency in grooming tools are essential. Knowledge of Mari, Substance, Photoshop, BodyPaint 3D, RenderMan or Arnold is highly desirable. A degree in Computer Animation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience on feature animated films with varying artistic styles.
• Production experience as an Environment Surfacer including props, architecture, terrain and vegetation.
• Strong sense of colours and textures balance with adaptability to different looks.
• Ability to work with Surfacing Leads to ensure quality and technical viability.

Responsibilities

• Create unique CG environment surfacing and grooming using reference material.
• Submit your work to dailies and attend production reviews.
• Receive and address artistic and technical feedback.
• Quality check your work before handing off to downstream depts using DNEG protocols.
• Learn and become familiar with DNEG Surfacing Dept workflows and pipeline tools.
• Attend various project-specific reviews/discussions, department assembly, and other mandatory meetings.

Skills

Environment surfacing

Grooming tools proficiency

Artistic adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Animation

Tools

Mari

Substance

Photoshop

BodyPaint 3D

RenderMan

Arnold

Solaris

Houdini

Job description

DNEG's Feature Animation division is seeking an Environment Surfacer to deliver high-quality CG environments for feature films. You will create and groom assets using reference materials and collaborate across departments to maintain look and technical standards.

Experience on feature animated films and proficiency in grooming tools are essential. Knowledge of Mari, Substance, Photoshop, BodyPaint 3D, RenderMan or Arnold is highly desirable. A degree in Computer Animation is preferred.