Job Description

Environment Technical Directors are responsible for creating photo-real digital environments for high end visual effects shots.

Responsibilities:

· Working to develop the look of a shot, assets or sequence with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors

· Creating photo-realistic CG environments collaborating with specialists in each discipline as required

· Assembling models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections and lights into a CG scene for rendering

· Troubleshooting technical issues with the CG scene and optimising the renders to work within the resources available

· Working with a shot Compositor to assemble renders and projections in a compositing application

· Working to develop the look of a shot, assets or sequence with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors

· Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required, including characters and animation

· Identifying the best approach for matching the quality of the plate photography

· Communicating with production on a regular basis in regards to schedules and deadlines

· Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard

Assisting the Lead to mentor and train more junior artists

Requirements

Essential Skills:

· Previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline

· Strong knowledge of the CG pipeline, including Nuke and Maya

· Modelling, UV layout and texturing skills

· Artistic skills in digital matte painting

· Previous experience with 2.5 D workflow

· A strong understanding of the entire VFX process

· Good communication and organisational skills

· Creative problem solving abilities

· Excellent attention to detail

· Able to take direction well and work as part of a team

· Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality results

· Experience with a wide range of specialist software used to create digital environments

· Experience with volumetric rendering for clouds and atmosphere

· Previous experience working on a computer with the Linux operating system

Desirable Skills:

· A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realism and environments

· An understanding of cutting edge technology in the field such as stereo photogrammetry and photo based 3D reconstruction

· Knowledge of Houdini

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