Environment Artist

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Environment Artist at Framestore, you will be responsible for assembling models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections, and lights to create stunning scenes for rendering. You'll craft models, textures, and photorealistic digital matte paintings, or collaborate with specialists in these areas. Technical troubleshooting, render optimization, and collaboration with compositors are key aspects of the role. Responsibilities include scene assembly and lighting, developing visual looks, identifying optimal approaches for matching plate photography quality, and ensuring timely project completion. You'll need strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop, along with modeling, UV layout, and texturing skills.
Must have:
  • 3+ years professional experience
  • Maya, Nuke, Photoshop proficiency
  • Modeling, UV, texturing skills
  • 2.5D workflow experience
  • Understanding of VFX process
Good to have:
  • Volumetric rendering experience
  • Stereo photogrammetry knowledge
  • Photo-based 3D reconstruction skills
  • Traditional art background in photorealism
  • Digital matte painting skills

Job Details

Job description

You will need to be based here in the UK and have at least 3 years professional experience.


A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.


Who We Are
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.


The Role
As an Environment Artist at Framestore, you'll be the mastermind behind assembling models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections, and lights into a spellbinding scene for rendering. Your creative touch extends to crafting models, textures, and photo-realistic digital matte paintings – or collaborating seamlessly with specialists in those disciplines.

But it's not just about the artistry; you'll be the troubleshooter, tackling technical issues with the CG scene and optimising renders to work seamlessly within available resources. Your collaboration extends to working hand-in-hand with a Compositor, bringing renders and projections to life in a compositing application.

What else is on your pallet: 


  • Scene assembly and lighting prowess for a variety of shots and assets, including characters and animation.

  • A keen eye for developing the visual look of shots, assets, or sequences in collaboration with Visual Effects and CG Supervisors.

  • Identifying the optimal approach to match the quality of plate photography.

  • Seamless communication with production, ensuring schedules and deadlines are not just met but exceeded.

Job requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke, and Photoshop.

  • Modeling, UV layout, and texturing skills.

  • Previous experience with a 2.5D workflow.

  • A strong understanding of the entire VFX process.

  • Good communication and organisational skills.

  • Creative problem-solving abilities.


Desirable Experience

  • Experience with volumetric rendering for clouds and atmosphere.

  • An understanding of cutting-edge technology in the field, such as stereo photogrammetry and photo-based 3D reconstruction.

  • A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realism and environments.

  • Artistic skills in digital matte painting.



Our Commitment

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.


Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to careers@framestore.com with the subject line: Environment Artist - London.


Application Deadline

This is an expression of interest role currently and has no deadline. 

Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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About The Company

Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers 

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