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About The Role

Do you want to help create stunning visuals and push the artistic boundaries of the animation scene? Qvisten is looking for an experienced surfacing artist to stir things up - please get in touch!
We are looking for an artist for a short term consultancy; to create a library of shaders for an exciting new feature film. For the right candidate, there might be opportunities to continue on the project in other roles.
Responsibilities
  •  Help define the show's look.
  • Develop a library of shaders for the project.
  • Implement using materialX, if appropriate.
  • Ensure that the materials created meet the requirements of those downstream and work with Qvisten’s pipeline.
  • Optimise shaders for highly efficient render times.
  • Define the workflow for creating any future materials for the project.
  • Work closely with the head of asset department and the rest of the team.
  • The materials and workflow created should enable the asset artists to play with their artistic expression.

About You

You are a technical and creative problem solver, with the ability to take direction, collaborate and be a team player. You have great communication skills, a passion for animation and love to explore and play with artistic styles.
 
Requirements
  • Showreel needs to show exceptional Look Development skills
  • 5+ years professional experience  
  • Skilled in Houdini, MaterialX and Karma render
  • Skilled in Maya
Pluses
  • Python knowledge 
  • Experience with Substance Painter or Mari
  • Experience with Arnold
  • Supervising and/or teaching experience 
  • Arnold api 
  • Skills in other areas of production e.g. modelling, scripting, lighting, compositing
  • Experience with Substance Designer and procedural material workflows

About Us

Qvisten is the leading animation studio in Norway and Scandinavia, with a reputation for creating compelling characters and stories across all platforms. Established in 1994, the studio has grown from a small attic with a few people, to a company with over 80 employees from all over the world, picking up a shelf full of Amandas, a Thea award, and many more along our journey!

At Qvisten we award and value both creativity, new technology and innovation. We use many different techniques at our studio, and we are always open to trying out new things - 3D, 2D, Unreel, Stop-Motion, AR, VR and different combination techniques. We make content for all platforms. 

We look for people who have expertise, passion, enthusiasm and attention to detail. We value and support a positive work environment here at the office, with several arrangements and events throughout the year. At Qvisten, you will be working alongside a diverse group of talents from around the world, creating stories and characters that inspire and engage the younger generations for years to come. 

OUR VISION:

To create positive, formative experiences for children and families by sharing stories with heart and humour that will remain with them for life

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