Senior Generalist (Environments)

FutureWorks is a leader in end to end film production, from visual effects and picture-sound post production, to the supply of high precision cameras and lenses. With a dedicated team of around 500 talented artists, spread across multiple integrated facilities in India, FutureWorks is recognised as a trusted partner by platforms worldwide.

We’re looking for an artist whose inventive drive, collaborative spirit and pursuit of cinematic perfection !

As a Senior Environment Generalist you will take full creative ownership of shots—designing, building and finishing photoreal worlds that integrate imperceptibly with live-action plates. You combine a painter’s eye for composition, light and photographic nuance with deep technical mastery of 3-D tools, moving fluidly between digital-matte-painting set extensions and fully CG landscapes rich with procedural detail. 

What You’ll Do

• Create full CG environments from scratch for establishing shots or multi shot sequences

• Build assets (model, texture, look development)

• Set dress and assemble environments for shots or sequences

• Establish light rigs

• Render and deliver passes for the compositing team

• Design artistic proof of concept for the environment development

• Develop artistic and technical solutions that meet the direction of the show

• Participate in team reviews of the work under development

• Optimizing the environment creation to be able to render it efficiently

• Understand and address feedback in a timely manner

• Encourage teamwork by sharing knowledge and mentor more junior artists

• Develop tools and look development for a sequence 

• Understand DMP techniques and know when it is best to use them

• Look for solutions that will give the fastest result with the best quality to achieve a desired look

• Show regular progress of the environment build process to the lead and supervisor

• Produce work within the production schedule

• Communicate respectfully and effectively with the rest of the team

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of relevant professional VFX experience

• Shown ability in CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development and compositing

• Shown artistic ability in a non‐CG field (portfolio of figure or landscape drawing, painting, photography, composition, perspective, lighting etc.)

• Demo reel and shot breakdown (required)

• Being able to deliver with minimal direction

• High level of problem solving and creative thinking skills

• Extensive knowledge of Matte Painting techniques as well as 3D environment techniques

• Demonstrated ability to learn new software quickly

• Strong communication skills

• Being curious of new tools and technologies to improve efficiency

• Eagerness for improvement, of attention to details and photo realism of your work

• Desire to grow with the company

• As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

  Proficient in the following software: 

  • Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini or similar. 

  • Vray, Arnold or similar renderer

  • Nuke or similar compositing software

  • Good knowledge of additional environment tools like Gaea, Terragen, Speedtree, Zbrush, Substance Painter