Texture/Look Dev Artist

[LumaPictures]

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The Texture/Look Dev Artist is responsible for the creation of textures and shaders for CG creatures, characters, hard-surfaced and organic models to the highest quality possible.

You can:

• Facilitate the creation of high quality displacement and normal texture maps prior to publishing to ensure consistency
• Design and write Arnold and Katana shaders to create the look desired by the client or VFX Supervisor
• Work closely with the Modeling and Lighting teams to ensure all textures/shaders are both technically aesthetically sound
• Generate and edit UVs
• Research and build your own reference library as well as contribute to the studio's reference database 

You have:

• At least five years of experience as a Texture Artist/Look Dev in a VFX Production environment
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience 
• A mastery of Mari, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Maya, Arnold and Katana
• Mudbox, ZBrush knowledge is a plus
• A technical understanding of color space
• A cultivated aesthetic sense and a keen eye for detail 
• A traditional arts background is preferred but not required 
• An inherent understanding of plate and image based lighting as well as full CG lighting
• Basic compositing skills in Nuke
• TD skills are beneficial 
• An understanding of multi-pass rendering and 3D scene layout
• Experience as a Modeler is preferred but not required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• An approachable, proactive, and accommodating attitude 
• An innate desire to stay informed of current technologies 
• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production
• A team oriented mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
• An ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• An ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude

Edited September 10, 2019 by LumaPictures
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