Character Surfacing Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Core
Lead the character surfacing team to define and supervise the look of all digital characters and character-related assets, ensuring textures, materials, and shaders align with the Director and Production Designer's vision.
Role type
Senior IC character surfacing supervisor
Builds
Digital character assets (textures, materials, shaders) for feature films or series
Domain
Animation / Computer Graphics
Required skills
Character surfacing, Lookdev, Texture creation, Material definition, Shading, Pipeline integration, Team leadership, Workflow optimization
Preferred skills
Experience with stylized and realistic looks, Skin/fabric/hair material expertise, Tool development
Technologies
Mari, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Maya, RenderMan, Arnold
Responsibilities
Supervise surfacing of characters and assets to create high-quality looks; Lead character surfacing reviews and provide feedback on textures and materials; Collaborate with Modeling, Rigging, CFX, Lighting, and Technical teams; Mentor character surfacing artists; Help define and refine surfacing tools and workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC