Texture Artist

Job Title

Texture Artist – reporting to the Texture Supervisor (Team Lead).

To create textures and shaders based on visual and narrative requirements from the Art director and episodic director while working within the technical specifications of the show.

• Artistically and technically accurate textures and shaders in collaboration with the Art Department.
• Pipeline and IT tickets.
• 3D turntable renders.

• Completion of tasks within the agreed schedule.
• Handling of revisions and tweaks effectively.

• Complete textures and shaders in various styles within the agreed time.
• Proactively problem solve, creating IT and pipeline tickets to address technical issues for the department.
• Log time into time logging software daily.
• Contribute to best practices and pipeline within the studio.
• Review own assets and shots, and those of the Texture team (internal and overseas), during dailies with the Texture Lead and the production team.
• Collaborate in animatic reviews.

• Basic knowledge of the CG pipeline and understanding of what is required from the Texture Department.
• Either general training in CG animation or self‑taught; 2D color experience is desirable.
• Experience creating textures using Photoshop or any 3D painting software;
  Maya skills are desirable.

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per year. Employees receive competitive perks including comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and health & wellness days.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario residency.

9 Story Media takes diversity and inclusion seriously and is committed to ensuring equity in the recruitment process. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, Racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, candidates of different ages and religious beliefs, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The company also seeks to have diverse characters so the audience feels represented and aims for a diverse workforce.