Environment Technical Directors are responsible for creating photo-real digital environments for high end visual effects shots.

Responsibilities:
Assembling models, digital matte paintings, textures, projections and lights into a CG scene for rendering
Creating models, textures and photo-realistic digital matte paintings or collaborating with specialists in those disciplines as required
Troubleshooting technical issues with the CG scene and optimising the renders to work within the resources available
Working with a shot Compositor to assemble renders and projections in a compositing application
Working to develop the look of a shot, assets or sequence with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors
Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required, including characters and animation
Identifying the best approach for matching the quality of the plate photography
Communicating with production on a regular basis in regards to schedules and deadlines
Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard
Essential Skills:
Previous experience working in a film VFX pipeline
Strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke and Photoshop
Modeling, UV layout and texturing skills
Previous experience with 2.5 D workflow
A strong understanding of the entire VFX process
Good communication and organisational skills
Creative problem solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Able to take direction well and work as part of a team
Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality results
Desirable Skills:
Experience with a wide range of specialist software used to create digital environments
Experience with volumetric rendering for clouds and atmosphere
A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realism and environments
Artistic skills in digital matte painting
Previous experience working on a computer with the Linux operating system
An understanding of cutting edge technology in the field such as stereo photogrammetry and photo based 3D reconstruction