Texture Artist Mid/Senior - London

Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specializing in photoreal VFX. Established in 2011, Crafty Apes operates offices in Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia with employees working remotely across the globe. Our mission is to bring our clients’ visions to life through exceptional visual effects for film, episodic content, and commercials.

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Texture Artist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Mid to Senior level artist to contribute to our visual effects pipeline, creating high-quality, photo-realistic surface textures that meet the technical and aesthetic standards of our high-end projects. The Texture Artist will be responsible for creating detailed texture maps for a variety of assets, from characters and complex props to large-scale environments. You will work closely with Art Directors, VFX Supervisors, and the Look Development team to ensure textures are painted, managed, and integrated seamlessly into our production pipeline.

What you would do:

• Create high-quality, photo-realistic texture maps (diffuse, specular, bump, displacement, etc.) for characters, props, and environments.
• Utilize reference photography and digital painting techniques to achieve high levels of surface detail and realism.
• Collaborate closely with the Modeler and Look Development departments to ensure UVs are optimized and shaders are set up to showcase your textures effectively.
• Actively participate in the review process, taking feedback from Supervisors and Art Directors to iterate on asset quality and realism.
• Troubleshoot texture and shading issues, providing creative and technical solutions to production challenges.
• Maintain organized project files and naming conventions, adhering to the studio’s pipeline standards.

What you need:

• 3+ years (Mid) 5+ years (Senior) of professional experience as a Texture Artist in a VFX, feature film, or high-end episodic production environment.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard texturing software (e.g., Substance Painter/Designer, Mari, Adobe Photoshop).
• A strong understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows and material properties.
• Strong artistic eye for color, detail, surface properties, and weathering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a talented Texture Artist looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV/Reel, detailed filmography/project list, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and career aspirations.

Crafty Apes Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.