Motion Graphic Designer (GFX)
The BlockSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual EffectsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in visual effects for live-action feature films or television
- Previous leadership experience
- Hands-on experience using Mari (essential)
- Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox experience (a plus)
- Working knowledge of Maya (necessary)
- 3ds Max, V-Ray, Nuke experience (a plus)
- Clear understanding of color space, shading, lighting, and rendering methodologies
- Familiarity with digital photography
Responsibilities
- Create photorealistic textures, both hand-painted and from set photography, to a level of detail necessary for hero CG assets
- Work independently on defined tasks, but in collaboration with artists and supervisors in modeling, shading, and lighting during the look development process
- Lead and mentor a team of artists; offer constructive and supportive feedback
- Collaborate with the show side supervision team to help maintain and schedule tasks and assignments while ensuring the artists stay on track
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Lead Surfacing Artist role?
A minimum of four years of experience in visual effects for live-action feature films or television is required, along with previous leadership experience.
What software skills are essential for this position?
Hands-on experience using Mari is essential, working knowledge of Maya is necessary, and Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Nuke are a plus.
What are the leadership responsibilities in this role?
The role involves leading and mentoring a team of artists while offering constructive and supportive feedback, and collaborating with supervision to maintain schedules and tasks.
What is the company culture like at Scanline VFX?
Scanline VFX encourages explorers who are open to testing, learning, and iterating, believes great ideas come from everyone, and actively encourages team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
What qualifications make a strong candidate for this role?
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least 4 years in VFX for live-action films/TV, leadership experience, Mari and Maya proficiency, and understanding of color space, shading, lighting, rendering, and digital photography stand out.
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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