Head of Environments

Netflix
Sydney
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentoring","Time management","Organizational skills"]

Lead environment asset creation for Netflix Animation Studios by supervising digital environments, sets, and props across Modeling, Surfacing, and Matte Painting. Define the creative and technical approach for 3D layout, camera projections, and matte painting, and deliver actionable feedback through team reviews. Partner with art and VFX leadership and pipeline teams to maintain efficient tools, workflows, and high-quality integration with downstream departments like Layout, Lighting, and Compositing. Mentor supervisors and artists while balancing artistic ambition with schedule and budget.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Netflix
Netflix
2 weeks ago

Head of Environments

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 7 minutes agoStatus: Live
Reposted: first listed 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Lead environment asset creation for Netflix Animation Studios by supervising digital environments, sets, and props across Modeling, Surfacing, and Matte Painting. Define the creative and technical approach for 3D layout, camera projections, and matte painting, and deliver actionable feedback through team reviews. Partner with art and VFX leadership and pipeline teams to maintain efficient tools, workflows, and high-quality integration with downstream departments like Layout, Lighting, and Compositing. Mentor supervisors and artists while balancing artistic ambition with schedule and budget.
Location: Sydney
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and supervise environment asset creation across the show, providing creative and technical guidance for digital environments, sets, and props.
  • •Define the creative and technical approach for modeling, surfacing, camera projections, and matte painting in line with the Director’s vision.
  • •Drive team reviews and provide actionable creative and technical feedback to Modeling, Surfacing, and DMP departments.
  • •Translate 2D environment designs into 3D production-ready sets by collaborating with Directors, Production Designers, Art Directors, and VFX Supervisors.
  • •Partner with Technical Supervisors, Production Technology, and pipeline teams to define and maintain efficient tools and standardized canonical workflows.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPensionPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •At least 10 years of experience creating environment assets for film, TV, or games, including 5–7 years leading/supervising on large-scale animated features or VFX films.
  • •Expert knowledge of Modeling and Surfacing workflows, including 3D environment layout, asset builds, and camera projection fundamentals.
  • •Production-level proficiency in Maya and ZBrush/Mudbox, plus texturing tools (Substance, Mari, Photoshop) and matte painting/projection workflows.
  • •Deep understanding of digital film pipelines and related technologies, including Katana, RenderMan, and real-time pipelines.
  • •Experience with production tracking/project management systems such as Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid).
Experience:10+ yearsFilmTVGamesVFXAnimation
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringTime managementOrganizational skills
Tech Stack:MayaZBrushMudboxSubstanceMariPhotoshopKatanaRenderManShotGridFlow Production Tracking

Company Brief

Netflix
Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.
Industry: Streaming Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States
Founded: 1997
Glassdoor
Glassdoor: 4.1
WebsiteLinkedInGlassdoor