Senior Environment Artist – VFX

• Create environments that match concepts using Houdini to wrangle large data sets.
• Develop workflows and different techniques depending on the assets and art direction required.
• Creating new technical solutions to unique creative challenges is an ongoing task.
• You will work closely with the VFX & CG Supervisors to ensure that environments meet planned concept design and client requirements.

Requirements

• Keen understanding of the design and application of optimized 3D digital environment/asset setups is required. General knowledge of CG production from “polygon to pixel” is also helpful.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and receive artistic and technical direction are required. A strong candidate offers a positive and proactive attitude and willingness to learn and contribute.
• Advanced knowledge of Houdini essential. Experience in Solaris, Karma, Photogrametry, speedtree and/or world building software is a strong advantage.
• Advanced experience with composition, lighting and colour is required. Knowledge of practical cinematic techniques including camera lenses is a plus.
• You must demonstrate equivalent practical experience in film and series work. Portfolio / web site of work to be provided for evaluation.
• The successful candidate will possess an appreciation for storytelling and world building in visual mediums.

Benefits

Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures has grown from the original “two-man band” into an internationally recognised operation. Known for their world-class animation and VFX, beautifully rendered imagery and multi platform content, Jellyfish’s critically acclaimed work has earned them multiple awards. These include EMMY, BAFTA, highly sought-after VES Awards, and several other accolades.

Their VFX credits include the latest addition to Lucasfilm’s Star Wars saga, The Book of Boba Fett, as well as various blockbuster movies in the franchise. The team has recently completed work on BBC’s This is Going to Hurt adding to their numerous TV Drama credits.

In Animation, Jellyfish are currently partnered with Netflix working on a highly anticipated Roald Dahl animated project. DreamWorks Animation’s Spirit: Untamed, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming and several series of top-rated children’s shows are also part of their high end CG animation repertoire.

Come join a team of super talented artists!