Environment Supervisor
Core
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Generalist (Environments) team to create photo-real environments and landscapes for films, ensuring they align with show designs and visual styles.
Role type
Senior IC Environment Supervisor (VFX/Film)
Builds
Photo-real environments, landscapes, and CG elements integrated into live-action footage and digital stills for films.
Domain
Film VFX / Computer Graphics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production CG environments
Required skills
Photo-real environment creation, landscape design, look development, lighting setup, shader creation, team leadership, mentoring artists, technical feasibility consultation, creative problem solving, bidding estimation, Matte Painting, 2.5D/3D techniques
Preferred skills
Experience with Multiscatter, Speedtree, hard/soft body simulations, script modification for specific needs, original 2D/3D content creation
Technologies
Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Solaris
Responsibilities
Supervise the Generalist (Environments) team to deliver expected effects; Consult with CG/VFX Supervisors on technical feasibility; Review and approve artist work for submission to directors; Participate in recruiting and staffing decisions; Guide artists' professional development and resolve performance issues; Attend production meetings and dailies for communication and creative problem solving; Develop solutions meeting art/technical direction; Mentor Apprentice and Jr. Artists; Source reference materials for assets; Meet defined milestones within timelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
