Surfacing/Lookdev Supervisor @ Scanline VFX

Art, Graphics & Animation (1)

The Surfacing/ Lookdev Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality of all textures / surfaces for the production. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing workflows, managing the Surfacing / Lookdev team, and training artists. In addition, you will collaborate with other Supervisors and Directors on the production to ensure that surfacing is passed across departments with efficiency while meeting the creative and scheduling requirements of the production.

Key Responsibilities

Create photorealistic textures, both hand-painted and from set photography to a level of detail necessary for hero CG assets
Work in collaboration with artists and supervisors in modeling, shading, and lighting during the look development process
Lead and mentor a team of artists and offer constructive and support feedback
Create high-quality models and UVs for use in production; implement improvements and changes based on review feedback and client direction
Design and implement high level conceptual to practical textures
Mentor, train, and manage the Surfacing/ Lookdev team both in technical and creative capacities
Lead the team to deliver the production needs on time and to the expected quality standards
Oversee the daily activities leading the department, and establishing best practice workflows and guidelines for the team
Proactively recommend ongoing pipeline improvements; Identifies potential issues and provide solutions, and escalate as needed
Maintain a positive relationship with all stakeholder departments; attend meetings as needed
Work within the defined pipeline
Ensure continuity and support other asset departments such as model, generalist, and rigging
Work closely with management to guide artists overall professional development by providing performance feedback, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale within the team
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum four (4) years of experience in visual effects for live-action feature films or television
Previous leadership experience
Hands-on experience using Mari essential, Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox a plus
Working knowledge of Maya necessary, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Nuke a plus
Clear understanding of color space, shading, lighting, and rendering methodologies
Familiarity with digital photography

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Seoul, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

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Surfacing/Lookdev Supervisor

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