Framestore
is hiring
3D Environment Generalist
Contract
Hybrid in Melbourne, Australia
The Environment Generalist will be responsible for creating photo-real digital environments for high end visual effects shots through the use of 3D CGI techniques which include: modeling, procedural geometry and scene assemblies, texturing, shading and lookdev, lighting, rendering and matte painting.
What you’ll do:
- Create photo-realistic digital matte paintings, textures and models or collaborating with specialists in those disciplines as required
- Assemble models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections and lights into a CG scene for rendering
- Troubleshoot technical issues with the CG scene and optimising the renders to work within the resources available
- Work with a shot Compositor to assemble renders and projections in a compositing application
- Work 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
- Identify the best approach for matching the quality of the plate photography
- Communicate with production on a regular basis in regards to schedules and deadlines
- Work in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard
What we’re looking for:
- 3-5 years full time work experience will substitute formal qualifications if none are available
- At least 4 years previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline
- 3D Generalist skills
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Nuke
- Strong knowledge of Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, Mari or other comparable DCC packages
- Modeling, UV layout and texturing skills
- Look development and Lighting with emphasis on environment scenes
- 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
You might also have:
- Experience with a wide range of generalist software used to create digital environments and matte paintings
- Previous experience with 2.5 D workflow
- Artistic skills in digital matte painting
- Experience with volumetric rendering for clouds and atmosphere
- A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realism and environments
- Previous experience working on a computer with the Linux operating system
- An understanding of cutting edge technology in the field such as photogrammetry and photo based 3D reconstruction
To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio with the subject line: 3D Environment Generalist - Melbourne.
We work with you to create amazing images that entertain, communicate, influence and shape people’s views about subjects as diverse as health, music, films, television and many aspects of our society.
We create our work by getting to know what you are aspiring to do with the images we are creating with you, by getting to know your business and its strategy, and by striving to always deliver images that delight and not only hit your brief but often exceed your expectations – those are the milestones we measure ourselves by.
With more than 600 colleagues our team and skills range from computer science graduates, through to world class producers, CG artists who innovate in both production methodology as well as imagery, software developers and creators who have deep insight to how to apply often complex technology solutions to the creative process.
We work with partner clients each year in most parts of the world, with colleagues often on location in over a dozen countries in any one year.
We continue to be pleased to see our work recognised both for the success that they help create for our clients (in box office or product sales) but also for artistic and strategic achievement – all three elements which we strive to achieve each time we work with you.
Our clients include most leading advertising agencies, Hollywood studios, and major brands such as Nokia, Coca Cola, Nestlé, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Volkswagen and Cadbury.
We create our work by getting to know what you are aspiring to do with the images we are creating with you, by getting to know your business and its strategy, and by striving to always deliver images that delight and not only hit your brief but often exceed your expectations – those are the milestones we measure ourselves by.
With more than 600 colleagues our team and skills range from computer science graduates, through to world class producers, CG artists who innovate in both production methodology as well as imagery, software developers and creators who have deep insight to how to apply often complex technology solutions to the creative process.
We work with partner clients each year in most parts of the world, with colleagues often on location in over a dozen countries in any one year.
We continue to be pleased to see our work recognised both for the success that they help create for our clients (in box office or product sales) but also for artistic and strategic achievement – all three elements which we strive to achieve each time we work with you.
Our clients include most leading advertising agencies, Hollywood studios, and major brands such as Nokia, Coca Cola, Nestlé, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Volkswagen and Cadbury.
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