Netflix

Environment Modeling Supervisor

Netflix$167K — $212K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in Environment/Set/Prop Modeling with Lead/Supervisory experience
  • Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in modeling with understanding of design principles
  • Proficient in Maya and ZBrush, with experience in Houdini or SpeedTree advantageous
  • Understanding of the interaction between environments and production pipelines
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills for effective collaboration
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Supervise creation of high-quality 3D environments and props per the artistic vision
  • Collaborate with Production Designer and Art Director for consistency in design
  • Conduct environment modeling reviews providing constructive feedback
  • Ensure models meet technical standards for seamless integration with departments
  • Collaborate on refining tools, workflows, and libraries in modeling
  • Advise on asset complexity and progress for planning
  • Mentor environment modelers, identifying training needs, and supporting skill development
  • Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative team culture

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Mental health support services
  • Retirement programs
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Paid leave programs for vacation and sick time
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid option (3 days in office)
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

We are seeking an Environment Modeling Supervisor to support our upcoming feature film. The Environment Modeling Supervisor works inside of NAS to lead the environment modeling team on a specific film or series, focusing on the creation of high‑quality environments, sets, and props that bring the world of the story to life. This role helps ensure that all environment assets are both artistically compelling and technically ready for Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting, working within the direction and standards set by the Head of Environments and show leadership.

What You’ll Do
  • 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

What You’ll Need
  • 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

  • Proficiency in modeling tools such as Maya and sculpting tools such as ZBrush or Mudbox; experience with procedural or vegetation tools (e.g., Houdini, SpeedTree) is a plus

  • 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

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience.  The overall market range for this role is typically $167k - 212k CAD.  This reflects total compensation; we do not have stock options.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits . 

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is an American media company founded on August 29, 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, and currently based in Los Gatos, California, with production offices and stages at the Los Angeles-based Hollywood studios (formerly old Warner Brothers studios) and the Albuquerque Studios (formerly ABQ studios). It operates an eponymous over-the-top subscription video on-demand service, which showcases acquired and original programming as well as third-party content licensed from other production companies and distributors. Netflix is also the first streaming media company to be a member of the Motion Picture Association.
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