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Job Title: Senior Texture Artist, Dublin

REPORTING TO: Texturing Supervisor

Supervised by: Texturing Supervisor/Art Director/CG Supervisor

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

The position of Senior Texture Artist requires someone with a thorough knowledge of 3D software, with several years of experience in a similar senior role working on broadcast or film projects.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple tasks in a fast-paced production. They will have a well-developed 'eye' and excellent working knowledge of colour, art and design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to texture in various specified styles depending on CG project.
• Create Textures for 3D characters, props, and sets within Substance Painter or Mari.
• Knowledge of Zbrush for use in creation of displacement and normal maps.
• Create & Review UVs in Udim.
• Works closely with Lead Texture Artist to achieve desired look for assigned project.
• Act as additional support for Texture Lead (expected to fill-in for Lead for short durations, such as vacations and illness).
• Will be assigned and deliver a weekly quota of tasks as set by production management.
• Working with the lead texture artist (both technically and visually).
• Expected to contribute to the creation of the texture and shading libraries.
• Provide support for the in-house and external Texturing teams, both creatively and technically, to facilitate the completion of texturing assignments on schedule.

Key Requirements          Skills required:

• Advanced knowledge of programs such as Mari, Substance painter, Zbrush.
• Advanced understanding of light, color, contrast, shading, and ability to follow 2D concepts and designs.
• Working knowledge of Shading & Lighting in Arnold/VRay.
• Must be capable of creating painterly, stylized, procedural, and photorealistic textures in several specified styles.
• The ideal candidate must have a critical eye with his or her own work, be able to follow reference material and concept art, be organized.
• Have the ability to problem solve, be resourceful and creative, and work well with a team.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as be resourceful and self-driven.

Knowledge/experience required:

• Must have 5 + years’ experience working as a Texturing Artist (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work.
• Task Driven, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Must be open to direction.
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Fine Art, Illustration or equivalent job experience.
• Must have a portfolio and preferably online demo reel that demonstrates texture painting, material creation.
• In-depth understanding of colour theory and application.
• Understanding of Maya, UV layout principles, and CG Pipeline.
• The ability to create and use Materials in Substance Painter.
• Understanding of Basic Fur and painting a diffuse map.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.
• Must be flexible enough to deal with changing role requirements and changing technology.

Click here to apply.