Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$163k–$223k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Surfacing, Lookdev, Environment design, Mari, Substance Painter
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Rigging, Animation, Portfolio Management, Feature Animation
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$70k–$140k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Compositing, Nuke, Look development, Lighting, Color theory
ClioCalgary, Alberta, Canada · Hybrid
$128k–$174k/yr
Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the l…
Skills: Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Usability, Visual Design, Prototyping
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Remote Solely
$140k–$160k/yr
Creative Director (Art) Oh hey there, creative sage. Yes, you. If you move fast, care deeply about the work, and don’t wait for permission to make things better, we should talk. Wisdom welcome. Robes optional. Funday is …
Skills: Creative Leadership, Digital Strategy, Art Direction, Team Mentorship, Strategic Thinking
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Character Effects, CFX, Animation, Portfolio Development, Technical Artistry
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$204k–$279k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Leadership, Environment asset creation, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte painting
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Animation, Production, Portfolio Management, Collaboration, Communication
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$120k–$180k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Pipeline TD, OpenUSD, Maya, Houdini, Python
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$167k–$212k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Environment modeling, Set modeling, Prop modeling, Maya, ZBrush
ClioCalgary, Alberta, Canada · Hybrid
$150k–$225k/yr
Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the l…
Skills: Product Design, Design Management, User Research, Interaction Design, Systems Thinking
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$180k–$230k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Lighting Supervision, Cinematic Storytelling, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Maya
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$204k–$279k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Character Asset Creation, Modeling, Rigging, Surfacing, Character Effects (CFX)
ClioCalgary, Alberta, Canada · Hybrid
$188k–$282k/yr
Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the l…
Skills: Product design, Internationalization, Localization, SaaS, User research
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$18/hr–$30/hr
At EQ3, we believe great design should last a lifetime. Our new brand platform, Design for Life, reflects our commitment to authentic modern design, exceptional quality, and furniture made to be lived with for years to c…
Skills: Retail sales, Customer service, Relationship building, Communication, Product knowledge
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$120k–$180k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Houdini, USD, Python, PySide, PyQt
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$204k–$279k/yr
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 a…
Skills: 3D Environment Layout, Modeling, Surfacing, Matte Painting, Maya
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$280k–$420k/yr
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 a…
Skills: VFX supervision, CG production, Maya, Houdini, Arnold
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$167k–$212k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Environment Modeling, Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, Houdini
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$180k–$230k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Lighting, Rendering, Cinematic storytelling, Maya, Katana
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Hybrid
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The Environment Surfacing Supervisor leads the team in defining and supervising the look of digital environments, sets, and props to ensure alignment with the director's vision. They also collaborate across departments to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain pipeline standards for lighting, FX, and rendering.
Candidates must have significant experience in a lead or supervisory role within feature animation, VFX, or high-end games. A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in environment surfacing and proficiency with industry-standard tools like Mari, Substance, and modern path-tracing renderers is required.
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. Come join us!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Environment Surfacing Supervisor to support our upcoming feature film. The Environment Surfacing Supervisor works inside of NAS to lead the environment surfacing team on a specific film, defining and supervising the look of all digital environments, sets, and props. This role ensures that textures, materials, and shaders align with the vision of the Director and Production Designer and are technically ready for Lighting, FX, CFX, and Rendering.
What You’ll Do:
Supervise the surfacing of environments, sets, and props to create high-quality, stylized or realistic looks that support the show’s visual storytelling
Work closely with the Production Designer, Art Director (Environments), and Head of Environments to interpret design intent, color palettes, and material direction
Lead environment surfacing reviews and provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback on textures, materials, and shading
Ensure environment surfacing work meets technical requirements and pipeline standards so assets integrate smoothly with Lighting, FX, CFX, and Rendering
Collaborate with Modeling, Layout, Lighting, and Technical teams to troubleshoot issues and align on efficient, production-friendly workflows
Help define and refine surfacing tools, material libraries, and workflows in partnership with Production Technology, R&D, and surfacing/lookdev TDs
Provide input to Production Management and department leadership on asset complexity and progress to support realistic planning and prioritization
Mentor and support environment surfacing artists, helping to identify training needs and contributing to performance feedback and craft development
Help foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where artists can do their best work
What You’ll Need:
Significant experience as a Surfacing/Lookdev Artist focused on environments in feature animation, VFX, or high-end games/series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role
A strong portfolio/reel demonstrating excellence in environment surfacing, with a deep understanding of textures, materials, and color in stylized and/or realistic worlds
Proficiency with surfacing and lookdev tools such as Mari, Substance Painter/Designer, and Maya, and experience with a modern path-tracing renderer (e.g., RenderMan, Arnold, or similar)
Strong understanding of how environment surfacing interacts with Modeling, Layout, FX, CFX, Lighting, and Rendering 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 $163k - 223k 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 here.
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.
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