Lead Environment Surfacing Artist (Feature Animation)

Netflix Animation Studios; Sydney; Ibrido; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking an Environment Surfacing Supervisor to lead the environment surfacing team on our upcoming feature film. You will define textures, materials and shaders to match the Director and Production Designer's vision and ensure assets are ready for Lighting, FX and Rendering.

You will mentor artists, review work, collaborate with Modeling, Lighting and Tech, and help refine tools and workflows.

Competenze

• Significant experience as a Surfacing/Lookdev Artist focused on environments in feature animation, VFX, or high-end games/series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in environment surfacing, with a deep understanding of textures, materials, and color in stylized and/or realistic worlds.
• Proficiency with surfacing and lookdev tools such as Mari, Substance Painter/Designer, and Maya, and experience with a modern path-tracing renderer (RenderMan, Arnold).
• Strong understanding of how environment surfacing interacts with Modeling, Layout, FX, CFX, Lighting, and Rendering within a production pipeline.
• Great communication and leadership skills, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Hybrid role based out of Sydney, Australia with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Mansioni

• Supervise the surfacing of environments, sets, and props to create high-quality, stylized or realistic looks that support the show’s visual storytelling.
• Work closely with the Production Designer, Art Director (Environments), and Head of Environments to interpret design intent, color palettes, and material direction.
• Lead environment surfacing reviews and provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback on textures, materials, and shading.
• Ensure environment surfacing work meets technical requirements and pipeline standards so assets integrate smoothly with Lighting, FX, CFX, and Rendering.
• Collaborate with Modeling, Layout, Lighting, and Technical teams to troubleshoot issues and align on efficient, production-friendly workflows.
• Help define and refine surfacing tools, material libraries, and workflows in partnership with Production Technology, R&D, and surfacing/lookdev TDs.
• Provide input to Production Management and department leadership on asset complexity and progress to support realistic planning and prioritization.
• Mentor and support environment surfacing artists, helping to identify training needs and contributing to performance feedback and craft development.
• Help foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where artists can do their best work.

Conoscenze

Surfacing Lookdev

Leadership

Portfolio Reel

Mari

Substance Painter

Maya

RenderMan/Arnold

Communication

Time Management

Strumenti

Mari

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Maya

RenderMan

Arnold

Descrizione del lavoro

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking an Environment Surfacing Supervisor to lead the environment surfacing team on our upcoming feature film. You will define textures, materials and shaders to match the Director and Production Designer's vision and ensure assets are ready for Lighting, FX and Rendering.

You will mentor artists, review work, collaborate with Modeling, Lighting and Tech, and help refine tools and workflows.