Environment Supervisor at Scanline VFX

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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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

Houdini
Photoshop
Matte Painting
2.5D
3D Projections
Pipeline
Tool Development
3D Environments
Concept Design

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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