Job Description Under the supervision of the Environment Supervisor and Set Surfacing Supervisor/Lead, the set surfacing artist provides a Shading and texture based on references sent by the client. The production of these assets is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project.
Responsabilities Production
Under the supervision of the Lead and the Set Surfacing Supervisor, the Set Surfacing Artist manages all operations including the look, UV's, textures and shading of the film's sets.
He draws on both strong technical skills and an aesthetic sense to produce high-quality textures, true to the style of the film.
Its missions are:
Bring artistic and technical expertise to design textures and create shading networks
Understand the artistic issues inherent in the movie’s style
Ensure the proper consideration and execution of the retakes requested by the supervisor / lead and their follow up
Respect the manufacturing process and production deadlines
Organize work and prepare presentation elements for validations / reviews in FLOW (shotgrid)
Qualifications Required skills Proficient in Maya and UV unfolding tools
Mastery of Substance Painter / Designer
Valuable 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
Knowledgeof Flow (Shotgrid) isa plus
Knowledge of Mari or other texture creation software
Knowledge of Katana
Python scripting conceptsKnowledge of Nuke and the AOV system
Additional Information 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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📌 Set Surfacing Artist (Quebec City)
🏢 Mikros Animation
📍 Quebec City