Environment Artist

The Role:

The Environment Artist is responsible for creating photoreal 3D environments and digital matte paintings. The artist provides artistic and technical contribution across environment assets and shots, ensuring they align with the client’s creative vision.

Key duties include developing and organising assigned work based on the standard pipeline, publishing work progress to meet the schedule set by the production team and addressing notes from the VFX Supervisor when available.

Freelance applicants are preferred as this is a short term role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating photoreal 3D environments and digital matte paintings as required
• Building complex procedural systems and assets to support the creation of the 3D environment
• Lighting and rendering shots when required
• Building complex 2.5D projection systems to support the matte painting process
• Working to develop the look of a shot/sequence with the VFX Supervisor
• Identifying the best approach to solve technical issues
• Communicating with production on a regular basis to fit schedules and deadlines
• Working in partnership with other departments to ensure work delivery at the highest standard

Requirements:

• Based in Spain
• Previous experience working in a film/TV pipeline in a similar role
• Demonstrable expertise in Houdini, Nuke and Photoshop
• Demonstrable ability in building procedural systems and assets
• Good knowledge of VEX and Python
• Previous experience in matte painting and 2.5D workflows
• Strong understanding of the color pipeline
• Previous experience in lighting
• Strong understanding of the entire VFX process
• Good communication and time management skills
• Excellent attention to details
• Ability to take directions and to be part of a team

About Us:

About Milk

Milk, a part of Phantom Media Group, is an Oscar, BAFTA, and Emmy Award-winning visual effects studio founded by creatives and powered by innovation. Since 2013, we have built a global reputation for delivering visually ambitious work across film and episodic projects, blending creative vision with technical excellence.

From expansive environments to photoreal characters and creatures, we bring bold stories to life. Our credits include Good Omens, Fantastic Beasts, The Martian, and The Witcher, with recognition that includes multiple BAFTA Television Craft Awards, an Emmy for Sherlock, and the 2016 Academy Award for Ex Machina, awarded to co-founder Sara Bennett, the first woman in 20 years to win in the VFX category.

With a global team, an agile pipeline, and a spirit of creative collaboration, we work closely with filmmakers to realise their vision. In our world, imagination has no limits.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe diverse perspectives make our work stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.