Junior Environment Artist - Expression of Interest

Framestore Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative studio in London is seeking an Environment Artist to create and assemble stunning visuals for film projects. You will work with models, textures, and digital matte paintings, solving technical challenges while collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates have strong skills in Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop, and a passion for visual storytelling. This role offers the chance to make art come to life in cinema.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop.
• Modeling, UV layout, and texturing skills.
• Previous experience with a 2.5D workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assemble models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections, and lights.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with the CG scene.
• Collaborate with a Compositor to bring renders to life.

Skills

Scene assembly and lighting

Maya

Nuke

Photoshop

Modeling and texturing

Creative problem-solving

Tools

Maya

Nuke

Photoshop

Job description

You will need to be based here in the UK

A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Who We Are

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

The Role

As an Environment Artist at Framestore, you'll be the mastermind behind assembling models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections, and lights into a spellbinding scene for rendering. Your creative touch extends to crafting models, textures, and photo-realistic digital matte paintings – or collaborating seamlessly with specialists in those disciplines.

But it's not just about the artistry; you'll be the troubleshooter, tackling technical issues with the CG scene and optimising renders to work seamlessly within available resources. Your collaboration extends to working hand-in-hand with a Compositor, bringing renders and projections to life in a compositing application.

What else is on your pallet:

• Scene assembly and lighting prowess for a variety of shots and assets, including characters and animation.
• A keen eye for developing the visual look of shots, assets, or sequences in collaboration with Visual Effects and CG Supervisors.
• Identifying the optimal approach to match the quality of plate photography.
• Seamless communication with production, ensuring schedules and deadlines are not just met but exceeded.

• Strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop.
• Modeling, UV layout, and texturing skills.
• Previous experience with a 2.5D workflow.
• A strong understanding of the entire VFX process.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with volumetric rendering for clouds and atmosphere.
• An understanding of cutting‑edge technology in the field, such as stereo photogrammetry and photo‑based 3D reconstruction.
• A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo‑realism and environments.
• Artistic skills in digital matte painting.

Our Commitment

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to [e-mail] with the subject line: Environment Artist - London.

Application Deadline

This is an expression of interest role currently and has no deadline.

Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.