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), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, VFX, FilmIndustries
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 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
- Work in collaboration with artists and supervisors in modeling, shading, and lighting during the look development process
- Lead and mentor a team of artists and offer constructive and support feedback
- Create high-quality models and UVs for use in production; implement improvements and changes based on review feedback and client direction
- Design and implement high level conceptual to practical textures
- Mentor, train, and manage the Surfacing/Lookdev team both in technical and creative capacities
- Lead the team to deliver the production needs on time and to the expected quality standards
- Oversee the daily activities leading the department, and establishing best practice workflows and guidelines for the team
- Proactively recommend ongoing pipeline improvements; identify potential issues and provide solutions, and escalate as needed
- Maintain a positive relationship with all stakeholder departments; attend meetings as needed
- Work within the defined pipeline
- Ensure continuity and support other asset departments such as model, generalist, and rigging
- Work closely with management to guide artists overall professional development by providing performance feedback, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale within the team
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Surfacing/Lookdev Supervisor 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, along with Photoshop; ZBrush and Mudbox are a plus. Working knowledge of Maya is necessary, with 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Nuke as pluses.
Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does Scanline VFX's company culture emphasize?
Scanline VFX seeks explorers who are willing to go to new places, open to testing, learning, and iterating, while striving to set the highest standard of quality through innovation.
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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