Texture Artist - Asset Department

Texture Artist - Asset Department

Location: Vancouver Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Full Time, Project-based

Purpose of the job

The Texture Artist will produce photorealistic textures from scratch and see them through the textures pipeline from start to finish

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Create photorealistic textures from scratch that meet all technical and aesthetic standards for the

project

• Is assigned the most difficult work and complex sequences
• Complete tasks within production deadlines while being largely self-directed
• Be able to provide guidance and mentorship to other texture artists
• Work closely with the modeling artists to ensure all textures work smoothly throughout the pipeline
• Work closely with look development and lighting artists to ensure textures are working technically and

aesthetically in the lighting pipeline

Education and/or Experience Required

• 3+ years of experience creating photorealistic textures for feature films in Mari with experience in Maya

ideal

• Extensive experience working with photographic elements to create textures
• Understanding of color spaces and working in a linear-lighting pipeline
• Extensive experience editing and generating UVs
• Mari, Photoshop, Zbrush, Body Paint experience is preferred
• Photorealistic modeling, look development or lighting experience is a plus
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Leading or mentoring experience is a plus

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands

• Office working environment
• Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending

production needs

• Walking/bending/sitting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. Compensation Range: $25.00 per hour to $65.00 per hour. The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California and the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. The range is posted in accordance with applicable law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California or the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. Offered base pay is contingent on internal equity, as well as the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. As an equal employment opportunity employer, Digital Domain commits to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination where all employees are treated equally with dignity, respect and on the basis of individual experience and potential, without regard to any personal classifications protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of DD's values as a company. Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S and all under-represented groups in skilled occupations within the entertainment and technology sectors. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our business and the well- being of our people. It drives innovation, new ideas, and most importantly, a safe and collaborative environment for you. We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work, and to create a space where each individual feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.