Texture Artist

Industrial Light & Magic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in London is looking for a Texture Artist (All Levels) to create high-quality textures for 3D characters and environments. The role involves developing textures, collaborating with team members, and ensuring photorealistic quality. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in VFX texturing, proficiency in Mari and other relevant software, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with flexible on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in VFX texturing with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to create photorealistic textures and surface details.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality textures for 3D characters and environments.
• Ensure assets meet photorealistic standards.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.

Skills

VFX texturing

Proficiency in Mari

Photoshop

Substance Designer

UV and modeling skills

Tools

Mari

Substance

Katana

Nuke

Job description

Texture Artist (All Levels) - ILM London

Are you a creative visionary with a passion for bringing CG creatures and environments to life? Join ILM as a Texture Artist and become part of a team that defines excellence in the visual effects industry. We're seeking an artist who embodies our collaborative spirit and creative ambition to create textures and surface details for our world-class productions.

What You'll Do

• Develop high-quality textures, colours, and organic surface qualities for 3D characters, digital doubles and creatures, with a focus on surface realism.
• Define technical approaches and textures for a variety of hard surface and environmental assets.
• Ensure assets are ready for look development and shot lighting.
• Work closely with Show supervision and Leads, Modelers, and Look-Development TDs to ensure consistency and excellence in achieving a photorealistic finish.
• Actively participate in team reviews and provide constructive feedback during dailies.
• Maintain a high level of productivity, meeting deadlines while ensuring your work meets our quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven professional experience in VFX texturing with a portfolio that demonstrates expertise in texturing photorealistic assets.
• Proficiency in software such as Mari (preferred), Photoshop and Substance Designer as well as node based workflows.
• Proven experience in creating assets in a feature film or production environment.
• Familiarity with UV and modelling skills as a bonus.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities to navigate schedules and meet project demands.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and assimilate new information quickly.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for realism.
• A solid understanding of film production and computer graphics workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Mari (preferred) or equivalent software such as Substance.
• Experience with Katana, Nuke and Lookdev workflows is a plus.
• A basic understanding of the full CG pipeline.
• Production experience with industry-standard tools and software.

This is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking visual effects and work on projects that redefine what's possible in film production. Apply now to join the ILM legacy!

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home. Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application