Health Safety and Environment Lead
KoBold MetalsSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Film, TelevisionIndustries
Requirements
- Previous experience in a leadership role, such as Lead or Supervisor, within the VFX industry
- Experience as an Environment Artist or 3D Generalist at a senior level, contributing to high-end feature films or television projects
- Strong creative ability and artistic talent
- Experience in concept design (plus)
- Knowledge of matte painting techniques, including layering, scene management (plus)
- In-depth knowledge of Houdini
- Sound understanding of Photoshop, 2.5D/3D projections & matte painting workflow
- Proven experience in pipeline and tool development, as well as troubleshooting scripts and templates
- Knowledge of USD (Universal Scene Description) and working knowledge of Python and VEX
- Exemplary communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively convey visual concepts to team members, alongside strong time management and organizational abilities
- Ability to take direction positively and work well within a team, even under tight deadlines
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, proactively solving technical issues as needed
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and improve workflows
- Experience in creating documentation for tools and plugins
- Dependable under pressure with a keen attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage complex project requirements
- Provide confident leadership and mentorship to the Houdini environments team
- Create and manage the most efficient methodology per environment brief, primarily work on 3D setups while also collaborating with the 2.5D team
- Supervise and guide Leads and Artists in tasks related to integrating imagery into shots and preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and colour
- Create and develop photographic reference materials
- Coordinate and liaise with the Environment HoD and VFX Supervisors to ensure high quality work is done smoothly and efficiently
- Provide artistic and technical direction to the artists
- Perform tasks related to integrating 3D imagery into shots and preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color
- Work closely with CG supervisors, HoDs and other department supervisors to ensure unified and effective approach on shows
- Provide and receive artistic and technical direction
- Develop and drive tool dev for the 3D Env team primarily in Houdini
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this Environment Supervisor position?
The salary range is $140,000 - $180,000 a year, specific to applicants applying to the position in Vancouver, BC. Base salary is determined by qualifications, skills, and experience, which may cause compensation to vary outside this range.
Is this a remote position, or is there a specific location required?
The salary range is specific to applicants applying to the position in Vancouver, BC, indicating a location-based role there. No remote work policy is mentioned.
What key skills and experience are required for the Environment Supervisor role?
Required experience includes previous leadership roles in VFX, senior-level Environment Artist or 3D Generalist work on high-end projects, in-depth Houdini knowledge, Photoshop, 2.5D/3D projections, matte painting workflow, pipeline/tool development, USD, Python, VEX, plus strong communication and leadership skills.
What is the employment type for this role?
This is a fixed term employment position.
What makes a strong candidate for the Environment Supervisor position?
Strong candidates have prior VFX leadership experience, senior Environment Artist expertise on high-end projects, deep Houdini proficiency, tool development skills in Python/VEX/USD, and excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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