Lead Environment Surfacing Artist - Hybrid Sydney

Netflix; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, vision plans

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

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 and supervise the look of all digital environments, sets, and props, ensuring textures, materials, and shaders align with the director and production designer's vision and are production-ready.

You will collaborate with the Production Designer, Art Director (Environments), and Head of Environments to interpret design intent,

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Surfacing/Lookdev Artist focused on environments.
• Experience in a Lead or Supervisory role within feature animation, VFX, or games.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in environment surfacing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the surfacing of environments, sets, and props to create high-quality looks.
• Lead environment surfacing reviews and provide clear feedback on textures and shading.
• Ensure environment surfacing work meets pipeline technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Modeling, Layout, Lighting, and Technical teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Help define and refine surfacing tools, material libraries, and workflows.
• Provide input on asset complexity and progression for realistic planning.

Skills

Environment surfacing

Lead / supervisory

Texture & shader expertise

Lookdev

Color & materials understanding

Tools

Mari

Substance Painter/Designer

Maya

RenderMan/Arnold

Job description

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 and supervise the look of all digital environments, sets, and props, ensuring textures, materials, and shaders align with the director and production designer's vision and are production-ready.

You will collaborate with the Production Designer, Art Director (Environments), and Head of Environments to interpret design intent,