Senior Character Surfacing Artist
DIGIC is an Annie Award winning animation studio with more than 20 years of history, based in Budapest, Hungary. It has made its reputation with high‑end 3D animation for feature films, and commercials within the video game industry. DIGIC is best known for creating fine details and realistic characters as well as world‑class rendering in the production of the animated shorts.
We have created short films for world‑renowned brands such as Call of Duty, Netflix's Love, Death & Robots and Amazon's Secret Level series.
Our team is currently working on several high‑profile projects, including the animated film series based on the world‑famous card game Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.
We are looking for SENIOR SURFACING ARTISTs to join our team as long‑term employees or freelancers!
Responsibilities
Texturing and shading of realistic and/or stylized characters and props, in accordance with the particular project’s references, style and various artistic attributes
Essential skills
- At least 4 years of experience as Surfacing Artist or in a similar position
- Advanced observational and analytical skills
- High proficiency in creating digital art with Adobe Photoshop of similar software
- Advanced knowledge of Substance Painter / Mari
- Proficiency in using Maya software
- Experience in / knowledge of CGI lighting, compositing, familiarity with Arnold or similar (Vray, Maxwell, etc.) renderer tool
- Zbrush experience
- Knowledge of PBR workflow
- Confidence in using shaders and parameters
- Ability to create artwork based on references
- Willingness to share knowledge with others
- Ability to communicate in English
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietor/entrepreneur or as a self‑employed professional!
What we offer
- A full‑time employment opportunity in Hungary OR a freelance contract from abroad
- 8 hours of work per workday
- Length of co‑operation may be negotiated according to your availability!
- Possibility of long‑term cooperation Internationally recognized, world‑class projects
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunity for personal and professional development
Further information
Please do not forget to include a portfolio or digital gallery with your most relevant artwork in your application!
The portfolio should consist of models (characters, props and/or environments) with your own texturing, shading and lighting work.
Further application tips HERE!