Environment Generalist
Vancouver
Scanline VFX – Environment /
Fixed term /
Hybrid
As an Environment Generalist, you will be responsible for creating high-level and diverse 3D environments for use in live-action VFX.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the most efficient methodology per environment brief
- Approaches will vary from a 2.5D Matte Painting projection setups, through full 3D asset builds
- Provide and acquires photographic reference materials
- Perform tasks related to integrating imagery into shots and preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color
- Use photography, practical, and digital skills to create 3D environments
- Revise work based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
- Provide and receives artistic and technical direction
Qualifications
- Minimum three (3) years of previous experience as a Digital Matte Painter or Environment Artist for live-action feature and/or television
- Strong understanding of 3D packages including 3ds Max, Maya and Houdini and 2D/Shading packages such as Substance and Adobe Photoshop
- Knowledge of supplementary software including ZBrush, Gaea, and SpeedTree also strongly recommended
- Strong Matte Painting and 2.5D projection skills are necessary for an env/dmp role
- Compositing and scripting experience is a plus
- Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods & tools, and share knowledge with others
- Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
- Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and an open mind
- Team player able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.
