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Artiste de la surface d'environnement - Environment Surfacing Artist (DNEG Animation)
DNEG
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
DNEG Animation is a world-class studio that creates high-end animated feature films and episodic content for audiences all over the world. We’re growing our global crews to help deliver an…
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Matte Painting Artist
Reel FX Animation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…(e.g., 2D/2.5D/3D background mattes and projections) for an animated feature film or series which meet the creative direction of the film’s style and 3D…
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Senior Animation Artist - Temporary Contract
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
…hyper-realistic performances for creatures, characters, and animated objects. With a sharp eye for timing, weight, and emotion, the artist brings life and credibility to animated assets,…
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Senior Animation Artist - Temporary Contract
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
…hyper-realistic performances for creatures, characters, and animated objects. With a sharp eye for timing, weight, and emotion, the artist brings life and credibility to animated assets,…
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Character Surfacing Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
3+ years' experience in animated features, feature films (VFX), or high-end episodics.
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Environment Surfacing Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
3+ years' experience in animated features, feature films (VFX), or high-end episodics.
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Character Surfacing Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
3+ years' experience in animated features, feature films (VFX), or high-end episodics.
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Environment Surfacing Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
3+ years' experience in animated features, feature films (VFX), or high-end episodics.
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Character Surfacing Artist
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous…
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Set Surfacing Artist
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous…
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Digital Producer - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are seeking a Digital Producer to support our upcoming CG Animated Feature Film.
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Digital Producer - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are seeking a Digital Producer to support our upcoming CG Animated Feature Film.
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Character Surfacing Artist
Mikros Animation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous…
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Set Surfacing Artist
Mikros Animation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous…
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Senior Product Designer, Mapping
Lyft
Toronto, ON
A track record of systems-level work: design-system components, reusable patterns, tooling, or assets adopted beyond a single feature
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Effects Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Character Effects (CFX) Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Matte Painting Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Matte Painting Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Character Effects (CFX) Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Effects Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Previz Lead: Paw Patrol
Guru Studio
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable…
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Environment Modeler - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Are you interested in working on Netflix Animation Studios’ next animated feature with our highly talented team of artists? We are looking for Environment Modeling Artists who love building…
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Environment Modeler - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Are you interested in working on Netflix Animation Studios’ next animated feature with our highly talented team of artists? We are looking for Environment Modeling Artists who love building…
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Staff Software Engineer - USD Authoring
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Vancouver, BC
- $143,100 to $191,950 CAD / year
- Full-time
…algorithms to solve unique and challenging problems for all of our animated content. We do this working alongside a user base that shares a collaborative environment with us, and uses the…

Rodeo FX

Character Surfacing Artist

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous high-quality episodic shows for the world’s best-known animation studios such as Paramount, Netflix and DreamWorks. It has also produced hundreds of hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and TF1, with their content airing and streaming in over 180 countries. Their portfolio includes blockbuster hits like PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Star Trek: Prodigy, Orion and the Dark, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

In 2025, Mikros Animation joined the Rodeo FX group, the creative company notably behind the visual effects of The Rings of Power, Stranger Things and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Job Description

Production

Create the final look of characters and props and provide the necessary nuances to achieve the desired look  
Create textures and materials based on concepts and references
Create UVs and texturing that meet shader and look needsCreate shading networks for specific assets

Qualifications

Required skills:

Demonstrated experience as a Surfacing Artist in a film production environment, animated TV series or visual effects
Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya and Katana, Substance Painter or Mari
Good knowledge of Arnold
Strong problem-solving skills
An aesthetic sense to produce high quality images that are true to the style of the film
Curiosity and interest for technical challenges
Excellent understanding of lighting, color, contrast, shade, shadow, and shading

Optional skills:

Knowledge of Substance Designer is a plus
Knowledge in procedural texturing and sculpt

The person in this role will work closely with our Paris, Montreal and Bengaluru studios in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

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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Department: Mikros Animation - Assets

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Responsibilities

The Character Surfacing Artist will create the final look for characters and props by developing textures, materials, and shading networks. They will ensure all assets meet the aesthetic and technical requirements of the film's style.

Requirements

Candidates must have demonstrated experience in a film, TV, or VFX production environment and proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya, Katana, and Substance Painter. Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for lighting, color, and shading are essential.

Skills

Autodesk Maya
Katana
Substance Painter
Mari
Arnold
UV mapping
Texturing
Shading networks
Lighting
Color theory
Problem-solving
Aesthetic sense
Procedural texturing
Sculpting

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive work environment

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Keywords

Character Surfacing
CGI Animation
Autodesk Maya
Katana
Substance Painter
Mari
Arnold
UVs
Texturing
Shading
Procedural Texturing
Sculpting
Film Production
Visual Effects
Assets
3D Modeling
Look Development

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