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.

Job requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D environments (natural landscapes, architecture, interiors, props).
• Develop textures, shaders, and materials using PBR workflows.
• Set up lighting and rendering to establish mood and atmosphere.
• Perform environment layout, set dressing, and scene composition.
• Collaborate with other artists (FX, animation, compositing) to ensure visual and technical consistency.
• Optimize assets and scenes for production efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry trends, workflows, and tools to improve pipeline efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of relevant professional VFX experience
• Shown ability in CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development and speed tree
• 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

Proficient in the following software:

• Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini, speed tree or similar.
• Nuke or similar compositing software
• Good knowledge of additional environment tools like Gaea, Terragen, Speedtree, Zbrush, Substance Painter