Job Posting Title:

Texture Artist

Req ID:

10093834

Job Description:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

We are looking for a phenomenal teammate to join our Digital Model Shop (DMS) team. The Texture Artist is responsible for creating high quality textures for both organic and hard surface assets used in production.

At ILM, a good idea is a good idea, regardless of where it comes from! Do you thrive in a creative environment? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and learning from others? If you love art, technology, and movies, then this might be the role you’re looking for!

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the DMS (Digital Model Shop) team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with the production team (VFX Supervisor, Senior Texture Artist) to achieve the desired look for complex CG models, including creatures, hard surface models (ships, vehicles), and environments

Create high quality textures for both organic and hard surface assets used in production

Participates as a team member in determining various design solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis

Work closely with VFX Supervisor, Modelers, and Look Development TD's in achieving desired look of Photo real models

Maintain or exceeds consistent level of efficiency while meeting scheduled targets and producing high-quality work

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What We’re Looking For

A minimum of three years of professional VFX experience and a college diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or a related field are required; or five years of professional VFX experience may be substituted for education

A demo reel and/or portfolio showcasing painting, illustration, or design skills and experience is required

Familiarity with film production and computer graphics is expected

Detail-oriented and a quick learner, with the ability to readily absorb new information

Proficient in Mari, Substance, Zbrush, Photoshop. Experience navigating complex CG pipelines is essential

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

You are a proactive and collaborative team member, eager to contribute your skills

Bonus points for modeling skills, Feature Animation experience, and an understanding of shaders and Renderman

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

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The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$85,900.00 to C$109,900.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Texture - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-21