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Head of Cinematography, Lighting
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Environment Modeling Lead - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Environment Modeling Lead - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Head of Character Effects (CFX) - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Senior Software Engineer, Finance Systems
Eyeline
Vancouver, BC
- $165,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…and triaging and resolving user issues in a deadline-driven environment. The measure of the role is that painful, spreadsheet-bound production finance and workforce management processes get…
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Environment Modeling Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Head of Environments - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Lighting Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Environment Surfacing Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Consultant(e) en solutions de production d'animation / Animation Production Solutions Consultant
Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Depuis plus de 30 ans, Toon Boom est le leader mondial des logiciels d’animation 2D, faisant confiance à des studios de renom tels que Disney, Fox et Netflix. Avec l’innovation au cœur de…
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Lighting Supervisor
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Significant experience as a Lighting Artist in feature animation, VFX, or high‑end series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role
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Environment Modeling Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Environment Surfacing Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Head of Environments - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Technical Director PaFX (Houdini) - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by…
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Head of Character Effects (CFX) - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Environment Modeling Lead - Netflix Animation Studios

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Original job description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary

The Environment Modeling Lead is responsible for leading a team of environment modeling artists whilst working closely with the Supervisor to realize their vision, ensuring the standard and quality of work produced is consistently high.

What You’ll Do

Creative Responsibilities

Ensure a high level of communication is maintained with the Supervisor and production management particularly where situations arise that may compromise the quality or scheduled delivery of material. This may include overseeing and reporting on particular aspects of a project and identifying and implementing solutions as problems arise.
Interpret 2D designs and translate them into 3D space by utilizing software such as Maya, ZBrush, or Houdini, all while maintaining the original artistic intent.
Assume responsibility for ensuring assigned work is produced to appropriate standard quality within the scheduled timeframe and deadline.
Produce highly optimized meshes that can be rendered and displayed efficiently for downstream departments.
Produce accurate UVs for models for use in downstream departments.
Produce complex models to a high standard with a thorough understanding of shape, scale and form.
Work within/produce topology/wireframe.
Produce accurate UVs for models for use in downstream departments.
Produce highly optimized meshes that can be rendered and displayed efficiently for downstream departments such as Rigging, Layout and Lighting.
Regularly distribute and share knowledge to support the ongoing development of innovative tools and/or techniques for Modelling.
Interact with tracking systems and production staff.

Lead Duties

Leads a team under guidance from the Head of Environment, Environment Modeling Supervisor and production team.
Provide day‑to‑day leadership and work with Production and Artist Management to develop the skills and abilities of all artists in the team.
Mentor less‑experienced artists, providing both creative and technical guidance.
Understands the overall project brief and goals and communicates them clearly to each team member.
Delegates work responsibly to ensure the successful completion of shots across team members of all skill levels.
Drive team reviews and offer constructive, creative and technical feedback on work in progress.
Perform daily one‑on‑one rounds with artists to track progress and support problem‑solving.
Communicates production information to both the artists group and Production Management.
Participates in production pipeline problem-solving.
Documents new techniques and distributes updates to peers, crew and Production Management.
Prioritise and break down a project into organized parts.
Support open communication between your department, R&D and all other departments.
Work with the Environment Modeling Supervisor and production team to prepare bids and pitches as required.
Participate in the recruiting and interview process for new employees as required.
Assist Production Management in preparation of final show reports as required.

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 $119k - $160k CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.

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.

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Responsibilities

The Environment Modeling Lead manages a team of artists to translate 2D designs into high-quality 3D environments while ensuring technical standards and deadlines are met. They also provide mentorship, facilitate team reviews, and collaborate with production management to solve pipeline issues.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya, ZBrush, and Houdini, along with a deep understanding of 3D modeling, topology, and UV production. The role requires proven leadership experience to guide artists, manage project workflows, and communicate effectively across departments.

Skills

Maya
ZBrush
Houdini
Environment modeling
Team leadership
Mentoring
UV mapping
Topology
Wireframe
Project management
Technical feedback
Pipeline problem-solving
Communication
3D modeling
Optimization

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Mental health support
Retirement programs
Family-forming benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Paid time away programs

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Keywords

Environment Modeling
Maya
ZBrush
Houdini
3D Modeling
Topology
UVs
Animation
Leadership
Mentoring
Pipeline
Production Management
Optimization
Rendering
Rigging
Layout
Lighting
Technical Direction
Project Bidding
Recruiting

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