Texture Artist - Vancouver, Canada - Image Engine Design

Image Engine Design

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION PURPOSE
The Lead plays a very important role in the quality control and leadership of the Texture team. The Lead is responsible for communicating internal and client notes/feedback to artists in a constructive manner.

They will provide leadership, training, guidance, and support to the rest of the Texture team while still handling most of the hero work on active shows.

Also, the Lead may sometimes need to assess look development tasks and delegate those tasks to the team.

The Lead will also contribute to the overall operation and improvement of the Texture team by setting and maintaining department standards.

This will include, but will not be limited to engaging in cross-department communication, flagging/providing solutions to critical issues, documentation, taking part in interviews and participating in the buddy system for new employees.

In addition, the Lead will develop new processes and stay up to date on innovative technologies to keep the texture team on the cutting edge.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate the creative brief and realworld references from the VFX Supervisor and Director to the Texture team
Create final look developed assets with mínimal supervision and within the studio pipeline
Determine the broad technical and creative approach, in conjunction with the CG/ Sequence Supervisor
Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Asset Supervisor
Collaborate with the lighting and modeling departments to identify standards for the texture workflow
Process requests from other departments within the pipeline
Use time management skills to schedule meetings and tasks effectively
Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
Responsible for painting characters or assets for multiple shows simultaneously
Define standard department standards
Overcome technical issues (day to day problem solving), in conjunction with R&D and the CG/ Sequence Supervisor
Work with our production team to most effectively schedule the work, including casting the work to the strengths of the individuals in the Texture team
Receive creative feedback from the VFX Supervisor and Director, and translate those into more specific and technical notes for the Texture team
Communicate well with all members of the Texture, Production and Supervision teams
Promote interdepartmental collaboration
Assist members of the Texture team to learn and grow their skills to meet their career aspirations
Work with Texture team, as required, to maintain continuity; as well as, support other departments (Modeling, Texturing, etc) to ensure information is communicated up and down the pipeline
Work with R&D and the Leads and Supervisors of other shows to guide the overall approach to Texture work at Image Engine
Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings as required
Work with a team of artists in a handson capacity to ensure technically and artistically proper implementation of look developed assets

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years' of Texture experience with high end film
Experience leading teams (6+ people) on large projects of 300 + shots
Demonstrated proficiency in defining and creating photorealistic assets
Experience with rendering large datasets
Excellent attention to detail when finalizing, approving or quality controlling assets
Ability to balance quick turnaround while achieving a high degree of aesthetic quality

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical skills

Understanding of Lead best practices
Ability to train and coach artists in texture techniques and best practice
Senior level experience in MEL / Python / C++/PERL scripting
Senior level knowledge in Maya, Photoshop and a variety of rendering technologies. Knowledge of VRay is a plus
Experience with LINUX/UNIX
Proficiency with Maya, Mari, Photoshop, and UVlayout
Familiarity with modeling, digital mate projection techniques, film color management, 3D lighting and look development
Ability to come up with creative and efficient rendering solutions

Core skills

Ability to help with bidding; determine the timeframe and scope required for each project
Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities and projects
Capable of managing a team of artists; setting expectations, and managing their time
Ability to assess artist's strengths and weaknesses to assign tasks and manage workflow
Strong leadership skills
Excellent time management and communication skills