[font=Tahoma]Description:[/font]
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- Establishes the look and qualities of characters, props and environments for an animated film with direction from the Production Designer, Art Director and Surfacing Supervisor[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Handles the more complex and technically demanding Surfacing setups[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Works with other departments to communicate Surfacing needs (primarily Modeling) and provide for other departments’ needs (primarily Lighting)[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Ensures that Surfacing files are complete and ready for lighting[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Stays aware of the broader show needs as they relate to the Surfacing Department (schedule, complexity of setups, etc.)[/font] [font=Tahoma] [/font]
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Qualifications:[/font][font=Tahoma]* At least 3 years of high-end production experience on a feature film -
Good artistic eye for detail with ability to create a fleshed-out look to match various ArtDepartment references[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Detail oriented with ability to handle the complexity of our pipeline[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Familiarity with Polygonal and NURBS texturing and UV Layout[/font][font=Tahoma]
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- Familiarity with construction of complex shader networks. Ability to debug complex shader networks. Openness to existing workflows[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Ability to solve problems independently[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Takes initiative[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Ability to work well in a team setting[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Experience with 3D paint packages[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Background in visual arts desired[/font][font=Tahoma]
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Other discipline skills a plus (i.e. modeling, compositing, animation, etc.)[/font] [font=Tahoma] [/font]
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How to Apply:[/font][font=Tahoma]1. Please paste/copy resume into the body of an email with the subject line of “Surfacing Artist.” Then send to jobs@dreamworks.com. Do not send attachments due to virus concerns.[/font]
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Send Demo Reel to:[/font]
[font=Tahoma]DreamWorks Animation: Recruiting Dept.
Attn: Surfacing Artist[/font][font=Tahoma]
1000 Flower Street[/font][font=Tahoma]
Glendale, CA91201[/font] [font=Tahoma]
www.dreamworksanimation.com
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