Character Surfacing Artist

Responsibilities

• Create the final appearance of characters and props, providing necessary nuances to achieve the desired render
• Create textures and materials from concepts and references
• Create UVs and texturing that meet shading and look requirements
• Create shader networks for specific assets

Requirements

• Proven experience as a surfacing artist in film, animated TV series, or VFX production environments
• Excellent mastery of Autodesk Maya and Katana
• Proficiency in Substance Painter or Mari
• Good knowledge of Arnold
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Aesthetic sense to produce high-quality images faithful to the film style
• Excellent understanding of lighting, color, contrast, shading, and shadows

About the Company

Mikros Animation is an animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature films and series. In 2025, Mikros Animation joined the Rodeo FX group.