Texture Artist - Film & Episodic

Framestore Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in London is seeking a Texture Artist to create high-quality texture maps for CG models. The ideal candidate will collaborate with different teams, ensure high production standards, and possess extensive knowledge of tools like Mari and Substance Painter. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to creative collaboration within a dynamic environment. Interested applicants should email their resume and portfolio to apply.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and production experience of Mari.
• Strong knowledge and production experience of Substance Painter & Designer.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality texture maps for CG creatures and models.
• Collaborate with supervisors to achieve project goals.
• Perform quality checks on texture maps before publishing.

Skills

Knowledge of Mari

Knowledge of Substance Painter

Creative problem-solving

Proactive communication

Team collaboration

Job description

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

About the role

This is a new role within our team. Texture Artists play a key role in bringing our CG creatures and hard-surface models to life by creating a wide range of high-quality texture maps for use in production.

Working closely with Modelling, Look Development, and Environment teams, they help deliver photo-real assets for high-end visual effects projects.

In this role, Texture Artists will:

• Create high-quality texture maps appropriate to your skill level and meet the needs of the project.
• Collaborate with the CG Supervisor and Lead Texture/Lookdev Artists to achieve the required look for characters and hard-surface assets.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with Lookdev, Modelling, Environment, and Production teams.
• Perform quality checks on texture maps before publishing to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Work within agreed schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest standards.
• Keep Production and Leads informed of progress, challenges, and delivery timelines.
• Contribute to the team by sharing workflow tips, techniques, and reference materials.
• Stay current with new tools, software, and emerging technology relevant to the discipline.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and production experience of Mari.
• Strong knowledge and production experience of Substance Painter & Designer.
• The ability to work within a team of other Texture Artists or independently.
• A commitment to creative collaboration within the team and with other departments.
• Proactive and excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• The proven ability to work well under pressure.
• Open to direction and able to embrace change.
• Attention to detail.
• Comprehension of colour spaces principles and Aces color management.
• Experience with reference calibration.
• Reliable, with good timekeeping and the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Look-development skills or experience.

Accessibility Statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process & Deadline

To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to [e-mail] with the subject line: Texture Artist - London

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.