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Set Surfacing Artist

Rodeo FX
Montréal, CAN
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago
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Required skills

  • Proficient in Maya and UV unfolding tools
  • Mastery of Substance Painter / Designer
  • Good knowledge of 3D sculptures
  • Knowledge of Arnold, shading systems and rendering layers
  • Knowledge of the procedural shading / texturing system
  • Rigor, autonomy and the ability to work in a coherent and orderly manner
  • Be proactive and know how to adaptKnow how to communicate with the Supervisor / Lead and Production Coordinator on the monitoring of their assets (difficulties encountered, request for advice).
  • Previous experiences as a Set Surfacing Artist on projects of animated feature films, animated TV series and / or VFX feature films
  • Good creative skills and understanding of techniques required for interpretation of designs and precise matching of materials.
  • Excellent understanding of lighting, colors, contrasts, shades, shadows
  • Optional skills
  • Comfortable with the Linux environment
  • Knowledge of Flow (Shotgrid) is a plus
  • Knowledge of Mari or other texture creation software
  • Knowledge of Katana
  • Python scripting conceptsKnowledge of Nuke and the AOV system
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Mikros Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment where every person is welcomed, considered and evaluated based on their skills, experience and potential.
  • We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination, where employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, family status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
  • Each member of our team brings a unique perspective that enriches our creativity, broadens our thinking and contributes to the quality of the stories we bring to the screen.
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
  • Mikros Animation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, including interview transcription or preliminary candidate application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and certain data may be processed outside of Quebec.
  • These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
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  • Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous high-quality episodic shows for the world’s best-known animation studios such as Paramount, Netflix and DreamWorks. It has also produced hundreds of hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and TF1, with their content airing and streaming in over 180 countries. Their portfolio includes blockbuster hits like PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Star Trek: Prodigy, Orion and the Dark, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
  • In 2025, Mikros Animation joined the Rodeo FX group, the creative company notably behind the visual effects of The Rings of Power, Stranger Things and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Maya and UV unfolding tools
  • Mastery of Substance Painter / Designer
  • Good knowledge of 3D sculptures
  • Knowledge of Arnold, shading systems and rendering layers
  • Knowledge of the procedural shading / texturing system
  • Rigor, autonomy and the ability to work in a coherent and orderly manner
  • Be proactive and know how to adaptKnow how to communicate with the Supervisor / Lead and Production Coordinator on the monitoring of their assets (difficulties encountered, request for advice).
  • Previous experiences as a Set Surfacing Artist on projects of animated feature films, animated TV series and / or VFX feature films
  • Good creative skills and understanding of techniques required for interpretation of designs and precise matching of materials.
  • Excellent understanding of lighting, colors, contrasts, shades, shadows
  • Comfortable with the Linux environment
  • Knowledge of Flow (Shotgrid) is a plus
  • Knowledge of Mari or other texture creation software
  • Knowledge of Katana
  • Python scripting conceptsKnowledge of Nuke and the AOV system

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