Environment Modeling Supervisor

We are seeking an Environment Modeling Supervisor to support our upcoming feature film. The Environment Modeling Supervisor works inside of NAS to lead the environment modeling team on a specific film or series, focusing on the creation of high‑quality environments, sets, and props that bring the world of the story to life. This role helps ensure that all environment assets are both artistically compelling and technically ready for Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting, working within the direction and standards set by the Head of Environments and show leadership.

Supervise the creation of 3D environments, sets, and props that align with the Production Designer’s and Art Director’s vision and the show’s visual style

Work closely with the Production Designer, Art Director (Environments), and Head of Environments to interpret design intent, scale, and level of detail, and ensure consistency across the world of the film

Lead environment modeling reviews and provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback on design fidelity, silhouette, proportion, structure, and overall quality

Ensure environment models meet technical requirements and pipeline standards so they integrate smoothly with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting

Collaborate with Technical Supervisors, TDs, and Production Technology to support and refine environment modeling tools, workflows, and asset libraries

Provide input to Production Management and department leadership on asset complexity and progress to support realistic planning and prioritization

Partner with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, Characters, and Lighting to resolve design or technical issues and maintain alignment across departments

Mentor and support environment modelers, helping to identify training needs and contributing to performance feedback and skill development

Help foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where artists can do their best work

Significant experience as an Environment/Set/Prop Modeler in feature animation, VFX, or high‑end games/series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role

A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in environment and prop modeling (stylized and/or realistic), with clear understanding of design, form, scale, and composition

Proficiency in modeling tools such as Maya and sculpting tools such as ZBrush or Mudbox; experience with procedural or vegetation tools (e.g., Houdini, SpeedTree) is a plus

Strong understanding of how environments interact with Layout, Surfacing, FX, CFX, and Lighting 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 $167k - 212k 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.