Lead CG Generalist - Remote Opportunity with Relocation Support

About the Role

Join Swaybox Studios as a Lead CG Generalist and take your career to new heights in a remote capacity with relocation support. As a Lead CG Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in creating and overseeing the texture, shading, and lighting of CG set extensions, environments, props, and vehicles that will be seamlessly integrated into live-action plates. This position is critical to maintaining the stylistic aesthetic of our projects, ensuring that the final output meets the high artistic standards of the studio.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support all Unreal/CG set, prop, and vehicle-related work across VFX pre- and post-production.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of surface characteristics to create, adjust, and match textures and shading materials to our fabricated sets and props.
• Replicate texture and lighting from live-action plates onto our environments and props with an emphasis on fine details and overall aesthetic.
• Create custom textures and materials for our CG assets utilizing various techniques including hand painting, photo-sourcing, projection mapping, and photogrammetry.
• Manage and optimize UV mapping for clean and efficient texture workflows.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, MoMo Supervisor, and TDs to identify areas of improvement in the pipeline.
• Participate in establishing where and when DMP projections vs. CG will be used and how those are implemented.
• Ensure an efficient, flexible, and artist-friendly pipeline while maintaining organized files and documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in high-end, live-action film or episodic VFX production.
• Previous training, leadership, or supervisor experience within a VFX or animation team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Artistic eye and proficiency in UV, texture, and shading/lookdev within programs such as Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Mari, Photoshop, and Maya.
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine and Houdini shading/lookdev.

Nice to Have

• Traditional art background or fine arts education.
• Experience with photogrammetry and scanning.
• Familiarity with hybrid workflows that span traditional VFX and digital puppetry.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
• Relocation support to help you transition smoothly into your new role.
• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.