Lead Environment Modeling for Feature Animation

Netflix; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAS benefits

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking an Environment Modeling Supervisor to lead the environment team on a feature project. You will oversee creation of high-quality environments, sets, and props, ensuring artistic and technical readiness for Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting.

You will collaborate with the Production Designer, Art Director, TDs, and Production Technology to maintain design intent and pipeline standards, while mentoring team members and promoting a respectful,

Qualifications

• Lead or supervisory experience in environment/Set/Prop modeling.
• Strong portfolio showing environment and prop modeling with design, scale, and composition.
• Proficiency in Maya; experience with ZBrush or Mudbox.
• Experience with Houdini or SpeedTree is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership across departments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise creation of 3D environments, sets, and props aligning with the Production Designer's and Art Director's vision.
• Interpret design intent with Production Designer, Art Director (Environments) and Head of Environments; ensure consistency across the world of the film.
• Lead environment modeling reviews and provide feedback on fidelity, silhouette, proportion, structure, and quality.
• Ensure environment models meet technical requirements and pipeline standards for integration with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting.
• Collaborate with TDs and Production Technology to refine tools, workflows, and asset libraries.
• Provide input to Production Management on asset complexity and progress for planning.
• Partner with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, Characters, and Lighting to resolve issues and align across departments.
• Mentor environment modelers and support training and growth.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture where artists can excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Mudbox

Houdini

SpeedTree

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking an Environment Modeling Supervisor to lead the environment team on a feature project. You will oversee creation of high-quality environments, sets, and props, ensuring artistic and technical readiness for Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting.

You will collaborate with the Production Designer, Art Director, TDs, and Production Technology to maintain design intent and pipeline standards, while mentoring team members and promoting a respectful,