Environment Surfacing Artist

Skydance
Madrid
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 3-5 yearsSkills: []

Create and paint stylized textures and procedural materials for film/animation productions using photographic references, concept art, and Substance 3D workflows. Work with UV/texture layout, physically based shading principles, and rendering engines to author and modify materials. Stay current with artistic and technical methodologies, collaborate with the production team, and follow guidance from the Supervisor and Lead to deliver a consistent visual style.

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Skydance
Skydance
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Environment Surfacing Artist

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Job Summary

Create and paint stylized textures and procedural materials for film/animation productions using photographic references, concept art, and Substance 3D workflows. Work with UV/texture layout, physically based shading principles, and rendering engines to author and modify materials. Stay current with artistic and technical methodologies, collaborate with the production team, and follow guidance from the Supervisor and Lead to deliver a consistent visual style.
Location: Madrid
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create textures using photographic references, digital hand-painted techniques, existing texture assets, and procedural workflows.
  • •Paint stylized textures based on concept art while maintaining the show’s visual style using Substance 3D Paint and Photoshop.
  • •Create procedural textures using Substance 3D Designer.
  • •Demonstrate a clear understanding of UVs and texture layout.
  • •Follow Supervisor’s and Lead’s guidance, and collaborate with other team members when necessary.

Key Requirements

  • •3-5 years of experience in VFX or animation industries.
  • •1+ years of experience in the animation industry (desirable).
  • •Experience in Renderman and/or Arnold.
  • •Experience with Substance 3D package and/or Mari.
  • •Strong artistic and/or technical aptitude related to 3D animation or VFX.
Experience:3-5 yearsVFXAnimation3D animation3D
Languages:EnglishSpanish
Tech Stack:Substance 3D PaintPhotoshopSubstance 3D DesignerSubstance 3DMariRendermanArnoldHoudiniSolarisKatanaUVUSDOSL

Company Brief

Skydance
Skydance is a diversified media company producing and financing feature films, television series, and interactive entertainment. It partners with major studios and talent to develop global franchises and original content across multiple platforms.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2010
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