Layout Environment Technical Director (VFX)

TL;DR

Layout Environment Technical Director (VFX): Creating CG environments and blocking character movements for complex VFX sequences with an accent on camera composition, framing, and procedural environment building. Focus on matching photographic references, managing camera paths, and ensuring high-quality integration across the production pipeline.

Location: Must be based in or available to relocate to Melbourne, Australia

Company

Wētā FX is a world-renowned visual effects studio known for pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling and digital artistry.

What you will do

• Determine CG camera positioning and block characters for complex shots.
• Create and assemble CG environments using assets provided by the modeling team.
• Consider framing, composition, camera angles, and paths to align with the director's vision.
• Utilize procedural workflows to build complex environment scenes.
• Match photographic references of natural or architectural environments using minimal assets.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure technical and aesthetic consistency.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of layout experience in feature film Visual Effects.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia and able to relocate to Melbourne.
• Strong generalist skills in Maya including camera, modeling, animation, and rendering.
• Production experience with procedural environment building.
• Solid understanding of matchmove concepts and photographic composition.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Nuke and Katana.
• Scripting abilities in Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to a discrimination-free, respectful workplace.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading feature film VFX projects.
• Supportive team focused on high-quality artistic and technical output.