Character Surfacing Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
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SalaryCA$75k – CA$147k
LocationVancouver,Canada
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentFeature Animation
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live8h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
3+ years' experience working on high-quality shading, surfacing, and texturing
3+ years' experience in animated features, feature films (VFX), or high-end episodics
Proficiency with Mari and Maya
Extensive knowledge of shader creation and implementation
Experience using Houdini, particularly for grooming or procedural workflows
Skills
Mari
Maya
Houdini
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Retirement plans
Family forming benefits
Paid leave
Paid time off
About the company
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Character Surfacing / Look Development Artist to support our upcoming CG feature films! You will be responsible for bringing characters and creatures to life through high-quality texturing, shading, and grooming.
What You’ll Do
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Work on all areas of surfacing, including texture painting, procedural texturing, shading and lookdev, grooming and UV layout, with a primary focus on characters, creatures, and their costumes.
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Create high-quality, stylized textures, either hand-painted or procedural, to a level of detail necessary for production assets.
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Create stylized and physically plausible shaders while strictly following department standards and conventions.
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Interpret 2D designs, reference material, and artistic direction, and translate them into our production surfacing while maintaining the original artistic intent.
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Assume responsibility for ensuring assigned work is produced to the expected standard of quality within the scheduled timeframe and deadline.
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Maintain good communication with the Surfacing Leadership, production, and the team.
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Help establish and maintain a consistent style for the project.
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Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.
Requirements
What You’ll Need
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A passion and an eye for making beautiful-looking CG characters and creatures.
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Proven technical and visual skills with an understanding of art and design within an animation environment.
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Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret design down to its fundamentals.
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3+ years’ experience working on high-quality shading, surfacing, and texturing.
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3+ years’ experience in animated features, feature films (VFX), or high-end episodics.
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Proficiency with Mari and Maya.
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An interest in problem-solving, a desire to work within a relatively technical pipeline, and a willingness to openly share knowledge.
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Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills.
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A good understanding of lighting and colour theory, industry standards, conventions, and formats, to enable successful completion of tasks.
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Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.
Bonus Skills
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Extensive knowledge of shader creation and implementation.
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Experience using Houdini, particularly for grooming or procedural workflows.
This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).
Benefits
At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $75k - $147k CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.
Legal
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
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