Senior Texture Artist

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with asset departments to achieve desired visual results
• Work with modeling teams to troubleshoot and correct UV layouts
• Create and design textures of any style for complex assets
• Follow art direction and help establish the overall look of the project
• Ensure style and look consistency across the show
• Deliver exceptional work on time and participate in reviews
• Mentor junior and intermediate artists
• Maintain quality control for own work and others
• Optimize complex paint setups and assist others with optimization
• Solve difficult technical and artistic problems

Requirements

• 5-6+ years of production experience
• Exceptional artistic skills and technical abilities demonstrated in a portfolio
• Expertise in Mari, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, and Substance Designer
• Advanced skills in Katana, Lookdev, UV mapping, and Nuke
• Proficient knowledge of Linux/UNIX and basic shell scripting
• Advanced knowledge of colorspace workflows
• Strong understanding of shading, lighting, and rendering techniques
• Outstanding problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Python

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• RRSPs
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave

About the Company

Sony Pictures Imageworks is a leading visual effects studio located in Vancouver, British Columbia.