Texture Artist

Summary: Creates and applies textures needed to achieve desired surface qualities for the completion of 3D CG characters, sets, and other models for Digital TV Series.

Location: Marin County, CA
Job Status: Regular Hire
Benefited: Benefited
Exempt: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Digital Set Supervisor

Responsibilities:

* Works with preproduction team to execute the desired look of textures for CG objects and characters.
* Participates as a team member in determining various design solutions.
* Works closely with Art Director, Modelers, and Lead TD in achieving desired look of models.
* Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

Education, Experience and Skills:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus 2 years experience in a related field.
* Demonstrated artistic ability. (Please provide portfolio of paintings, practically painted models and/or CG art, etc.)
* Experience in UV layout, texture projections, and 2D texture painting in UV layouts.
* Procedural texture writing experience a plus.
* Proficiency in the application and use of textures in one or more 3D applications (Maya preferred).
* Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
* Basic knowledge of UNIX and Windows.
* Attention to detail required.
* Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Good organizational skills.

This position requires you to submit a reel of your work by mail. In addition, you must submit your information online.

Guidelines for submitting a reel:

* A completed submission release form is required for all portfolio submissions. We will not review your work until we receive your release form. Please download this Submission Release Form, complete and sign, then mail to the address below.
* When submitting your portfolio/reel, please do not include originals as we are unable to return the materials you submit.
* Reels should be on DVD, NTSC format - no Beta, VHS, 3/4" or CDs, please.
* Please include a shot breakdown explaining what you did on your reel and what software (if applicable) was used to achieve the effects. The length of your reel should be limited to 3 minutes and consist of work that best exemplifies your abilities, starting with your most recent work. Music is not necessary.
* To submit your demo reel and/or portfolio, please mail it to:

LAL
Attn: Recruiting, Job #LAL00897
P.O. Box 29909
San Francisco, CA 94129-0909


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The newest division in the Lucasfilm Ltd. family is Lucasfilm Animation, a fully digital operation with studios in Marin County, Calif., and in Singapore. People in both locations are at work creating entirely new digital entertainment for films, television and games.

Lucasfilm Animation US currently has 105 employees located at our Big Rock Facility in Marin County focusing on our Clone Wars Episodic TV series. The US office contains the Story group, Art department, and the CG look development team consisting of Concept Artists, Storyboard Artists, Layout/Previz Artists, Technical Directors, Modelers, Character TD's, and Texture Artists.

Lucasfilm Singapore currently employs over 100 artists consisting of Concept Artists, Layout Artists, Game Designers, Game Engineers, Game Artists, as well as Character Animators and Digital Artists engaged in Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Painting, Compositing and Rendering to focus on work for Industrial Light and Magic, Lucasfilm Animation US, and LucasArts creating visual effects for Film, Animation for TV, and a Handheld game.

Current and upcoming projects include our 3D Animated Clone Wars Episodic TV Series and early development on our yet to be titled first 3D Animated Digital Feature, and a yet to be titled Handheld Game.

For more information please visit: http://www.lucasfilm.com/inside/

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