Stellar Creative Lab is seeking Junior, Mid, and Senior Surfacing Artists in Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) for a premium Marvel Animation streaming series. You will craft tactile textures and painterly shaders using Mari and Substance Painter, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to elevate the show’s visual standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of CAD $57,000–$85,000 and comprehensive benefits.

At Stellar Creative Lab, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face the inevitable ups and downs of production as a truly supportive and connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are the absolute keys to boundless creativity and seamless collaboration. We are deeply committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where creative minds from all backgrounds can thrive, innovate, and grow. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our studio accessibility, and we always welcome feedback or suggestions from our creative community.

The Opportunity

We are rapidly expanding our world-class asset team and looking for exceptionally talented Surfacing / Texture Artists at the Junior, Mid, and Senior levels to join us on an upcoming, high-profile, premium streaming series for Marvel Animation .

In this vital role, you are the artist who gives our animated worlds their tactile, emotional reality. You will be fully responsible for crafting the look, feel, and physical texture of complex characters, expansive environments, and dynamic props. This role requires an incredible eye for color design, a deep and intuitive understanding of material properties, and exceptional digital and traditional painting skills to achieve a specific, high-end “painterly” aesthetic.

If you love collaborating across departments to dial in the perfect look and want to raise the bar on a major new animated series, Stellar Creative Lab is the place for you to elevate your craft.

Job Summary : Surfacing Artist

Job Detail Specification

Position Title Surfacing Artist (Junior, Mid, Senior)

Company Name Stellar Creative Lab

Location Vancouver, BC, Canada (Flexible Hybrid Work Environment)

Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent

Department Assets / Look Development Pipeline

Project Focus Premium Streaming Series for Marvel Animation

Salary Range CAD $57,000 – $85,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Core Software Mari, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop

Eligibility Legally eligible to work in BC, Canada (Priority given to BC Residents, Canadian Citizens, and Permanent Residents)

As a Surfacing Artist at Stellar,



your day-to-day contributions will span artistic look development, shader optimization, and cross-departmental collaboration. Success in this role is defined by the following core pillars:

1. Artistic Execution & Look Development

- Production Fidelity: Create high-quality, production-ready textures that strictly adhere to the approved visual style and production design guidelines across sets, props, and hero characters.
- Painterly Brushwork: Utilize exceptional digital brushwork, painting techniques, and artistic expression to achieve a highly stylized, cohesive, and rich “painterly” aesthetic unique to the show.
- Material Analysis: Accurately read surface art references and intuitively determine their physical material components, balancing natural and synthetic surface characteristics to create believable, rich assets.

2. Technical Pipeline & Optimization

- Shader Network Management: Dial in, build, and modify complex shader networks to achieve the specified look, always keeping a close, technical eye on how your texturing and surfacing setups impact overall rendering performance.
- Reusable Materials: Design and build basic, clean, and highly optimized materials that can be reused efficiently throughout the studio asset pipeline.
- Workflow Innovation: Actively participate in the larger departmental effort to design, test, and implement new tools, shaders, and workflows that benefit the entire surfacing team.

3. Collaboration, Accountability & Mentorship

- Self-Starter Execution: Act as a self-motivated professional who consistently meets deadlines within a fast-paced, long-format production schedule.
- Cross-Departmental Synergy: Collaborate closely and communicate effectively with Modelers, Lighting Artists, Look Dev teams, and Leadership (VFX & CG Supervisors) to achieve the final in-film look.
- Leadership (Senior Tier): Senior artists will be expected to actively help mentor, guide, and support junior surfacing artists, sharing technical insights and fostering a culture of continuous growth.
- Feedback Integration: Take constructive artistic guidance gracefully from the Director, Modeling & Surfacing Supervisor, and other creative and technical supervisors.

The Requirements: What We Are Looking For

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must meet the baseline requirements outlined below, tailored across our three experience tiers:

Experience Levels (Choose Your Tier)





- Junior Surfacing Artist:
- 1 to 2+ years of professional production experience in animation, VFX, or games.
- A solid grasp of 3D painting tools, a strong portfolio showcasing foundational painting skills, and an eagerness to learn and grow.

- Mid-Level Surfacing Artist:

- 3 to 5+ years of professional production experience.
- Able to hit the ground running on day one, independently dial in complex shader networks, and require minimal supervision from leads.

- Senior Surfacing Artist:

- 5+ years of professional production experience.
- Recognized as an expert at surfacing the most complex hero assets, optimizing render performance across heavy scenes, and comfortable mentoring junior team members.

Core Must-Haves

- Core Software Mastery: Professional, demonstrable experience using industry-standard 3D painting and surfacing tools like Mari , Substance Painter , and Adobe Photoshop .
- Artistic Eye & Foundation: Strong traditional painting and drawing skills, paired with a deep, intuitive understanding of color theory, light interaction, and design.
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in 3D animation, fine arts, or equivalent high-level industry experience / specialized art school training.
- Legal Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada. (Priority will be given to BC residents, Canadian citizens, and Canadian permanent residents).

Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points)

- Previous professional Look Development experience is a definite plus.
- The technical ability and hands-on experience to model assets using Maya or ZBrush .

We take pride in taking care of our team members. Joining Stellar means gaining access to a comprehensive package of perks, career development opportunities, and a world-class studio culture:

- Flexible Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a balanced, flexible hybrid schedule that adapts dynamically with project milestones and team collaboration requirements.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Extensive extended health, dental, and medical benefits package to keep you and your family fully supported.
- Continuous Professional Growth: Dedicated professional development support, workshops, and mentorship structures to help you stay ahead of evolving industry technology and creative trends.
- Unmatched Studio Culture: A genuinely collaborative, ego-free, and supportive environment where technical expertise directly fuels creative magic and mutual respect.

Competitive Salary Range: CAD $57,000 – $85,000 per annum, structured fairly and competitively based on your verified professional experience, tier level, and technical skill set.

Hiring Surfacing Artists (all levels) at Stellar Creative Lab, Canada 2026

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