Surfacing Tech Artist (Unreal Experienced)

WildBrain Studios is looking for a technical, Unreal Engine experienced Surfacing Artist to join our team!

In this role you’ll have exceptional skills and experience in surfacing and texturing while responsible for the creation, modification and management of materials, material functions and blueprints for the surfacing department in order to achieve the required look target.

 
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!  

WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!  

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop and implement materials, material functions, and custom shader solutions within Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with the rigging department to integrate animated attributes into assets using Blueprints.
• Maintain project organization and adhere to established pipeline documentation and standards.
• Optimize textures, materials, and other Unreal assets for performance and memory efficiency.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and problem-solving across departments to ensure smooth asset integration.
• Uphold the art direction defined by the Art Director 
• Implement notes and feedback from directors and supervisors in a timely and qualitative manner 
• Communicate with seniors and leads on concerns ahead of time 
• Meet production deadlines and maintain regular communication with the production team
• Ensure the successful execution of the creative choices in Unreal
• Collaborate with the team to set up new shows in our Unreal Pipeline
• Ensure that the successful flow of assets and data is maintained throughout all pipeline steps 

What You’ll Bring: 

• 1+ years of experience in animation, video game or film industry  using Unreal and Maya
• Highly motivated, pro-active, with a solid work ethic and positive attitude 
• Solid knowledge of the production process and pipeline 
• Able to troubleshoot problems and think creatively to resolve technical issues
• Understanding of Lighting, material setups, surfacing, blueprints within Unreal Engine
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently 
• Excellent visual skills and attention to detail 
• Encouraging attitude towards feedback and new initiative
• Excellent experience in Unreal or another game engine 
• knowledge in Maya, Zbrush, Substance or Mari and Photoshop 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience in Mudbox is a benefit  
• Knowledge in Blueprints, lighting or Niagara VFX system  

Pay Range: $1000 - $1500 per week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing.  Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”