Description

Texture Artists at Dneg create photo realistic textures and other related maps or images for mapping on to 3D objects. You will be creating images to a high level of realism as part of the model and shading set up, from scratch, from reference source photography, whilst reference paintings, reference books, and architecture. You will work closely with the other members of the build department, and become fluent in our in house software packages.

Must Have

• 3+ years of high-end feature film VFX experience
• Full working knowledge of Photoshop and Mari
• Strong understanding of UVs
• Strong visual skills, and a good eye for detail, scale, composition, colour and form
• Ability to process / grade the data coming from onset / shoot department 
• Showreel demonstrating experience of hard surface, organic, and creature assets in full feature films
• A good knowledge of how the texture painting work fits into the bigger picture, particularly in relation to modelling, shading, and look development
• Good understanding of different types of texturing (zBrush, hard surface assets, organic assets, procedural build) and when to use them. 
• Good understanding of rendering requirements and texture efficiencies
• Good understanding of application of onset reference (real life props/costume and reference photography). 
• Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work
• Experience with windows or Linux operating systems
• Experience with rendering software such as Renderman, Arnold, or Karma

Nice to Have 

• Mari node graph focused knowledge
• Knowledge of Substance Painter
• Knowledge of Substance designer
• Experience working with Houdini Solaris
• Understanding of different types of modelling and lookDev requirements
• Supporting artwork such as a portfolio
• Understanding of shading, LookDev experience and knowledge of colour pipeline 
• Previous look development experience
• Ability to shoot texture references

About You

• Meticulous, observant and committed to delivering photoreal results.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team player.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new tools and techniques, including in-house technologies.
• Calm under pressure with strong time-management skills and an accurate sense of task duration.
• Self-driven with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Objective and self-critical eye with a strong sense of quality control

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!