Environment TD

One of Us Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One of Us Ltd is seeking an Environment TD to craft high-end 3D environments for shots and sequences. The role blends technical and artistic demands and helps define the standards for environment creation and layout workflows.

You will build modular, shot-ready environments using Maya and Houdini, manage large-scale scenes for lookdev and lighting, and ensure clean integration within the studio pipeline.

Qualifications

• Expert in Maya, Houdini, Substance, Mari, and environment build tools.
• Advanced knowledge of layout, modularity, and large-scale scene management.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication.
• Excellent eye for composition, lighting, and form.

Responsibilities

• Hero Environment Creation: Build detailed, shot-ready environments using modular and custom elements.
• Scene Assembly: Manage large-scale scenes for use in lookdev and lighting.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure environments are clean, efficient, and fit into studio pipeline requirements.
• Collaboration: Resolve scene integration issues with layout, lighting, and comp.
• Visual Fidelity: Maintain realism, composition, and scale accuracy in all environments.
• Scene Organisation: Maintain high standards of scene cleanliness and usability.
• Documentation: Contribute to internal guides and support workflow clarity.
• Deliver visually strong, technically efficient environments on time.

Skills

Maya

Houdini

Substance

Mari

SpeedTree

Gaea

Python

Terrain workflows

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Substance

Mari

SpeedTree

Gaea

Job description

The Environment TD is responsible for creating high-end 3D environments for shots and sequences. The role balances technical and artistic demands and helps set the standard for environment creation and layout workflows.

Duties:

• Hero Environment Creation: Build detailed, shot-ready environments using modular and custom elements
• Scene Assembly: Manage large-scale scenes for use in lookdev and lighting
• Technical Oversight: Ensure environments are clean, efficient, and fit into studio pipeline requirements
• Collaboration: Resolve scene integration issues with layout, lighting, and comp
• Visual Fidelity: Maintain realism, composition, and scale accuracy in all environments
• Scene Organisation: Maintain high standards of scene cleanliness and usability
• Documentation: Contribute to internal guides and support workflow clarity
• Deliver visually strong, technically efficient environments on time

Skills, attributes and experience:

• Expert in Maya, Houdini, Substance, Mari, and environment build tools
• Advanced knowledge of layout, modularity, and large-scale scene management
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication
• Excellent eye for composition, lighting, and form
• Experience of using on-set data such as photogrammetry and lidar
• Familiarity with SpeedTree, Gaea, or terrain workflows
• Python or tool feedback experience is a plus
• Understanding of camera projection, matte painting, and DMP workflows
• Ability to create and improve team tools or workflows
• Excellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listening
• Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalating delays in a timely manner
• Adaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitude
• Driven to make things better with flexibility to change course when needed
• Positive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around you
• Self awareness and an ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating others with kindness and respect
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others