Experienced Texture Artist - Vancouver

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.Project based, Full TimeLanguage in work environment - EnglishBenefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicableThe Senior Texture Artist, bringing 5-8 years of experience, assumes a leadership role in thecreation of visually compelling textures. In addition to creating high-quality textures,responsibilities include mentoring junior artists, conducting quality control assessments, andaddressing complex artistic and technical challenges in texturing. Your deep understanding ofadvanced texturing techniques contributes to maintaining the highest standards of visual qualityacross projects.Responsibilities
Collaborate with other asset departments to come up with the best approach to achievedesired resultsWork with modeling team to troubleshoot and correct UV layoutsCreate and design textures of any style for complex assetsFollow the art direction and style of the project, but also take an active role in helping toestablish the overall look.Work with the Leads and Supervisor to ensure the style and the look of the show areconsistent and high-qualityDeliver exceptional work on time and participate in reviews, providing feedback and ideasto improve the workAddress feedback notes while pushing the asset look beyond expectationsOrganize your work and help maintain organization with other artists on the projectOptimize complex paint setups and help other artist optimize their workMentor junior and intermediate artistsMaintain and ensure quality control for your work and othersEnsure that reference and colorspace is accurate for all of your workColor correction of live action reference or other reference artSolve difficult problems and assist other artists in problem solvingBuild upon templates to deal with unique asset requirementsWhat we need to see
A portfolio that showcases exceptional artistic skills and technical abilitiesGood understanding of shading, lighting, and rendering techniquesExpertise in Mari, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, and SubstanceDesignerProficient knowledge of Linux/UNIX and basic shell scripting, with knowledge of Pythonbeing a plusAdvanced skills in Katana, Lookdev, UV mapping, and comfortable in NukeAdvanced knowledge of colorspace workflowsOutstanding problem-solving abilitiesExtremely organized, communicative, and collaborativeWilling to mentor others5 - 6+ years production experienceThe anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $60.10/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.Terms and Conditions
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