About the Role
We are seeking an Environment Modeling Supervisor to support our upcoming feature film. This role leads the environment modeling team, focusing on the creation of high-quality environments, sets, and props that bring the story to life, ensuring artistic and technical readiness for downstream departments.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the creation of 3D environments, sets, and props that align with the Production Designer’s and Art Director’s vision and the show’s visual style
- Work closely with the Production Designer, Art Director (Environments), and Head of Environments to interpret design intent, scale, and level of detail, and ensure consistency across the world of the film
- Lead environment modeling reviews and provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback on design fidelity, silhouette, proportion, structure, and overall quality
- Ensure environment models meet technical requirements and pipeline standards so they integrate smoothly with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting
- Collaborate with Technical Supervisors, TDs, and Production Technology to support and refine environment modeling tools, workflows, and asset libraries
- Provide input to Production Management and department leadership on asset complexity and progress to support realistic planning and prioritization
- Partner with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, Characters, and Lighting to resolve design or technical issues and maintain alignment across departments
- Mentor and support environment modelers, helping to identify training needs and contributing to performance feedback and skill development
- Help foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where artists can do their best work
Requirements
- Significant experience as an Environment/Set/Prop Modeler in feature animation, VFX, or high‑end games/series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role
- A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in environment and prop modeling (stylized and/or realistic), with clear understanding of design, form, scale, and composition
- Strong understanding of how environments interact with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting within a production pipeline
- Great communication and leadership skills, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback and collaborate effectively across departments
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Skills
- Maya
- ZBrush
- Mudbox
- Houdini
- SpeedTree
Location
- Sydney, Australia
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Lead
- Supervisory
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision plans
- Mental health support
- Retirement programs
- Family-forming benefits
- Paid leave of absence programs
- Paid time away programs
About the Company
- Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful.
- We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally.
Equal Opportunity
- Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.
- If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.
- We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
