A Texture Artist creates surface details, colors, and material properties for 3D models in video games, films, and animations. They transform plain 3D meshes into realistic or stylized assets (e.g., skin, rust, fabric, wood) while optimizing textures for performance. [1, 2]Core Responsibilities
- Texture Creation: Paint and generate high-resolution color, roughness, bump, and specular maps to give surfaces texture and realism.
- Material Development: Build physically based rendering (PBR) materials, both procedural and from real-world photo references.
- UV Mapping: Unfold 3D models to create flat, 2D coordinate maps for smooth texture application without distortion.
- Texture Baking: Copy lighting, shading, and texture details from high-poly models onto low-poly versions for performance optimization.
- Collaboration: Work closely with 3D modelers, look-development artists, and animators to ensure visual consistency and pipeline compatibility. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Required Skills & Software
- Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of industry-standard tools like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Mari, and Photoshop.
- Artistic Eye: Strong understanding of form, color theory, lighting, and how different materials react to light (PBR workflows).
- Attention to Detail: Ability to add surface weathering, decay, scratches, and micro-details that ground 3D models in reality.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of topology, UV seams, rendering engines (like Arnold, V-Ray, or Unreal Engine), and game optimization constraints
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
