Character Surfacing Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Hybrid
Core
Create high-quality, stylized textures, shaders, and grooming for CG characters and creatures in animated feature films.
Role type
Character Surfacing / Look Development Artist
Builds
Production-ready character assets for CG animated films
Domain
Animation / Computer Graphics
Required skills
Texture painting, procedural texturing, shading, lookdev, grooming, UV layout, shader creation, lighting theory, color theory
Preferred skills
Houdini for grooming or procedural workflows, extensive shader creation knowledge
Technologies
Mari, Maya, Houdini
Responsibilities
Create stylized textures (hand-painted or procedural), develop physically plausible shaders, interpret 2D designs into surfacing, ensure quality within deadlines, maintain consistent project style
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC