Lead Look Development / Texture Artist

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Texture Painting and Shader Development.
• Must be capable of creating painterly, stylized, procedural, and photorealistic textures in several specified styles.
• The ideal candidate must have a critical eye with his or her own work, be able to follow reference material and concept art, be organized, have the ability to problem-solve, be resourceful and creative, and work well with a team.

Qualifications
• Ability to texture in several specified styles per CG show.
• Texture paint 3D characters, props, and sets within Maya and Photoshop.
• Set up Maya shaders/shader networks and use them to achieve desired looks.
• Review UV's for texturing when needed.
• Must have a portfolio and demo reel that demonstrates texture painting skills.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the television, gaming, or feature film industries.
• Excellent artistic, painting, and texturing skills.
• Ability to create high-quality texture maps, including all supporting maps (bump, specular, transparency, etc).
• In-depth understanding of color theory and application.
• Experienced level skills in Maya.
• Must be familiar with Xgen plug-in.
• Understanding of the Maya Shading networks and capabilities.
• Understanding of UV layout and principles.
• Understanding of the CG Pipeline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.
• Must be flexible enough to deal with changing role requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as be resourceful and self-driven.

Additional Qualifications
• UV unwrapping skills a plus, but are not required.
• Mudbox skills a plus, but are not required.
• Knowledge of Redshift preferred.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz5q47-18-119-139-50-42 in your application.