Technical Artist
RunwaySalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Film, TelevisionIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Previous high-end production experience in visual effects for live-action feature films or television
- Hands-on experience using Mari essential, Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox a plus
- Working knowledge of Maya necessary, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Nuke 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
- Assemble the textures into a shading network and tweak its lookdev to accurately match the references
- Work independently on defined tasks, but in collaboration with artists and supervisors in modeling, shading, and lighting during the look development process
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What software experience is required for the Surfacing/Lookdev Artist role?
Hands-on experience using Mari is essential, along with Photoshop. ZBrush and Mudbox are a plus, and working knowledge of Maya is necessary, while 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Nuke are also a plus.
What qualifications are needed for this position?
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with previous high-end production experience in visual effects for live-action feature films or television.
What is the company culture like at Scanline VFX?
Scanline VFX seeks 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.
Is this role remote or does it require working from an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What salary or compensation does this role offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
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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