Surfacing/Lookdev Supervisor

The Surfacing/Lookdev Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality of all textures/surfaces for production. This role involves establishing workflows, managing and training the Surfacing/Lookdev team, and collaborating with other Supervisors and Directors to ensure efficient surfacing across departments while meeting creative and scheduling requirements. The supervisor will create photorealistic textures, lead a team, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality assets.

Must Have

• Create photorealistic textures, both hand-painted and from set photography to a level of detail necessary for hero CG assets.
• Work in collaboration with artists and supervisors in modeling, shading, and lighting during the look development process.
• Lead and mentor a team of artists and offer constructive and support feedback.
• Create high-quality models and UVs for use in production.
• Design and implement high level conceptual to practical textures.
• Mentor, train, and manage the Surfacing/Lookdev team both in technical and creative capacities.
• Lead the team to deliver the production needs on time and to the expected quality standards.
• Oversee the daily activities leading the department, and establishing best practice workflows and guidelines for the team.
• Proactively recommend ongoing pipeline improvements; Identifies potential issues and provide solutions, and escalate as needed.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all stakeholder departments; attend meetings as needed.
• Work within the defined pipeline.
• Ensure continuity and support other asset departments such as model, generalist, and rigging.
• Work closely with management to guide artists overall professional development by providing performance feedback, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale within the team.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in visual effects for live-action feature films or television.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Must be based in Hyderabad, or willing to relocate.

Good to Have

• Experience using Photoshop.
• Experience using ZBrush.
• Experience using Mudbox.
• Working knowledge of 3ds Max.
• Working knowledge of V-Ray.
• Working knowledge of Nuke.

Perks & Benefits

• Global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists.
• Dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities.
• United by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling.
• Support of Netflix’s investment in pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce.
• Committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application.
• Consideration based solely on your qualifications.

The Surfacing/ Lookdev Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality of all textures / surfaces for the production. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing workflows, managing the Surfacing / Lookdev team, and training artists. In addition, you will collaborate with other Supervisors and Directors on the production to ensure that surfacing is passed across departments with efficiency while meeting the creative and scheduling requirements of the production.

Key Responsibilities

• Create photorealistic textures, both hand-painted and from set photography to a level of detail necessary for hero CG assets
• Work in collaboration with artists and supervisors in modeling, shading, and lighting during the look development process
• Lead and mentor a team of artists and offer constructive and support feedback
• Create high-quality models and UVs for use in production; implement improvements and changes based on review feedback and client direction
• Design and implement high level conceptual to practical textures
• Mentor, train, and manage the Surfacing/ Lookdev team both in technical and creative capacities
• Lead the team to deliver the production needs on time and to the expected quality standards
• Oversee the daily activities leading the department, and establishing best practice workflows and guidelines for the team
• Proactively recommend ongoing pipeline improvements; Identifies potential issues and provide solutions, and escalate as needed
• Maintain a positive relationship with all stakeholder departments; attend meetings as needed
• Work within the defined pipeline
• Ensure continuity and support other asset departments such as model, generalist, and rigging
• Work closely with management to guide artists overall professional development by providing performance feedback, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale within the team
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in visual effects for live-action feature films or television
• Previous leadership experience
• Hands-on experience using Mari essential, Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox a plus
• Working knowledge of Maya necessary, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Nuke a plus
• Clear understanding of color space, shading, lighting, and rendering methodologies
• Familiarity with digital photography

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in Hyderabad, or those willing to relocate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.