Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nested within the industrys most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Base pay range CA$135,000.00/yr - CA$155,000.00/yr Lead Environment Generalist The Lead Environment Generalist is responsible for leading the Environment team and contributing to photorealistic 2D and 3D environments and concepts. They work directly on tasks as well as providing guidance to team members. Key Responsibilities Assess the most efficient methodology per environment brief. Approaches will vary from 2.5D matte painting projection setups, through full 3D asset builds, using both bespoke and procedural methods. Evaluate the schedule and assign tasks to appropriate team members. Provide confident leadership and mentorship to the Environments team. Acquire photographic reference materials for accurate photoreal work. Perform tasks related to integrating imagery into shots and preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color. Create 2D paintings and 3D builds using photography, assets and reference material. Communicate clearly and effectively with show production and creative colleagues. Able to troubleshoot problems effectively either through technical knowhow or via communication. Ability to train and mentor junior artists to be productive members of the team. Work closely with the VFX Supervisors to ensure high quality work is done smoothly and efficiently. Provide artistic and technical direction to team members as well as receiving from supervisors. Adept at translating notes from the client or VFX Supervisor into clear direction for the artist. Qualifications Minimum five (5) years of previous experience as a Digital Matte Painter or Environment Artist for live action feature and/or television. Proven team leadership and supervision skills. Strong understanding of 3D packages such as Maya, Max and Houdini, and 2D packages such as Photoshop and Nuke. Proficient with supplementary packages such as SpeedTree, Gaea, Substance and ZBrush. Skilled at environment assembly, asset generation including modeling and texturing, scattering, set dressing. Strong understanding of Nuke, 3D environment layout, Maya, and camera projections. Knowledge of lighting is a plus. Good knowledge of and ability to effectively use production tools such as Shotgrid and RV, and communication channels such as Slack, email & video calls. Strong time management and organisation of scene files, documentation and publishes. About Us Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the timehoned craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame. At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel. Netflix Investment - Eyeline. With the support of Netflixs investment in our pipeline, infrastructure and workforce, were pushing the boundaries of whats possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of longstanding and new clients worldwide. Come as you are. We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications. We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Fulltime Job function Human Resources Industries Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Lead Environment Generalist