Senior Lookdev Artist - Multiple Positions
Core
Create and refine photorealistic looks for 3D models by combining textures, shading, and surface properties to achieve high-quality rendering for VFX sequences.
Role type
Senior Look Development Artist (VFX)
Builds
Photorealistic 3D assets and validation renders for film, TV, and advertising productions
Domain
Visual Effects (VFX) / 3D Animation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Realistic texturing, shader development, PBR workflows, UV mapping, color management, displacement mapping, validation rendering, pipeline optimization
Preferred skills
USD pipelines, ShotGrid, Python scripting, hybrid environment experience
Technologies
Houdini (Solaris/Karma), Maya, Nuke, Arnold, Karma, Mari, Substance Painter, Substance Designer
Responsibilities
Develop complete looks combining textures, shaders, and validation lighting; Create or refine textures for visual and technical consistency; Produce validation renders (turntables, AOVs, benchmarks); Design physically plausible shaders optimized for production; Collaborate with Texturing, Lighting, and Compositing teams to ensure asset continuity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
