FLEXIBILITY: Cinesite has transitioned to a flexible way of working, embracing workplace shifts spurred by the pandemic.

Going forward, we don’t see remote-working as something that needs to come to an end; we will be embracing it. Our aims are simply to work with the best talent, making the best VFX & animation. In short, the blended model of working-from-home mixed with working in the studio is here to stay! Full details of our flexible way of working plan can be found here https://www.cinesite.com/flexibility/

ENVIRONMENT SUPERVISOR

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of 3D, The Environment Supervisor oversees the creation of environment-based VFX work at Cinesite, managing the overall look of the digital environments on shows and the creative and technical direction of the department whilst maintaining high-quality standards. The Environment Supervisor is expected to lead by example in a hands-on role and be able to define workflows and implement environment pipelines both show-specific and company-wide.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keep the Head of CG updated with developments, progress, and areas of concern
Create photorealistic digital paintings and elements that match the concept using various 2D/3D tools and techniques, including camera setup, projection setup, modelling for projection, image re-projection, camera animation and creating atmospheric and light passes.
Provide confident leadership to our DMP/Environments team
Supervise, advise, and manage complex project requirements
Supervise and manage a team through mentorship, work quality and providing opportunities for each environment artist to learn and grow.
Coordinate and liaise with the VFX, CG and 2D Supervisors to ensure high-quality work is done smoothly and efficiently
Working with really Head of Production Technology / CTO and Head of Pipeline to implement pipeline and procedures during post-production for the environment teams.
Involved in the bidding stages of projects to advise on efficient and appropriate techniques, and play an active role in pitch, pre- and post-viz work where relevant to environments.
Create and manage the most efficient methodology per environment brief from 2.5D Matte Painting projection setups to complete 3D asset builds.
Solid understanding of both city and terrain development
Solid knowledge, understanding and experience of natural processes relating to environment work (inc., geology, geography, and meteorology)
Solid knowledge and understanding of architecture (design and engineering)
Provide, Create and Develop photographic reference materials
Supervise and guide Leads and Artists in tasks related to integrating imagery into shots and preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and colour
Lead, motivate and mentor our environment team to ensure all elements are complete and on time from the beginning to the end of each project
Responsible for managing the environment team, the quality of the environment work and an overview and development of the environment pipeline across projects.
Lead by example, maintain a hands-on environment role and take on project-specific duties, including monitoring shots and overall project progress.
Provide artistic and technical direction to the artists
Promoting the overall growth of the department and development of the environment team

Additional Responsibilities

Work closely with the VFX Supervisor to ensure that plates meet planned concept design requirements.
Define techniques and workflows to execute complex visual effects shots liaising with other departments and, where necessary other Cinesite studios in the group.
Complete or assist with shots for each project
Accurately bid for environment shot work, flagging any development and R&D requirements.
Assist in the recruitment, reviewing reels, making hiring recommendations as well as onboarding new members of the team
Liaise with Production, Crewing, and the CG/2D Dept Managers when resource planning future shows
Develop new techniques and workflows that will continue to give Cinesite efficient and flexible solutions to environmental work and a competitive edge.

Experience & Skills

5+ years of previous experience as a Digital Matte Painting Lead/Environment Supervisor for a live-action feature and episodic VFX
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Proven team leadership and supervision skills with solid communication and organisational ability.
Ability to work in a team as well as independently - proactively solving technical issues as needed
Ability to take direction positively and work well under the pressure of tight deadlines
Strong technical experience in photography or lighting with an emphasis on colour and composition
Proven creative ability & artistic talent
Experience in creating concept design is a plus
Experience with advanced digital matte painting techniques, including appropriate layering/compositing, scene management and reference-gathering skills
Solid CG skills across modelling, texturing, layout and lighting
Extensive production experience with Nuke, Maya, Photoshop and other related DCC packages is essential.
Experience with Arnold or a similar PBR renderer
Working knowledge of Mari or Substance Painter would be desirable.
Working knowledge and appreciation of procedural terrain generation software (e.g. Terragen, Gaia, World Machine or similar) is desirable
Working Knowledge of Houdini is a plus.
Experience of, or an interest in, contemporary environment production trends and workflows would be helpful to inc. Virtual Production, Unreal Engine, Real-time rendering, Procedural approaches, AI etc.

What can we offer?

Cinesite offers a positive, creative environment where the world’s leading animation and effects artists are encouraged and supported to develop and produce challenging, world leading and award-winning work.

We pride ourselves on our work life balance and provide flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and full remote options as well as working from our new state of the art London studio.

We work as a collective, where everyone values excellence, expertise and expression; where we collaborate with some of the world’s leading creative thinkers and produce work that we are all proud to put our name to.

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