Facial Blendshape Artist
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Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Creates high-quality face shapes using FACS; implements improvements/changes based on review feedback and Supervisor/Lead direction
- Proactively recommends and helps with testing and proper implementation of ongoing pipeline improvements; Identifies potential issues, provides solutions, and escalates
- Maintains a positive relationship with all stakeholders and departments; attend and fully participate in meetings
- Trains, mentors, and assists in overseeing junior modeling team members
- Communicates with production with changes to scope, time, and challenges to make adjustments to milestones if needed to achieve project and department goals
- Use Wrap and Wrap4D to process volume captures for shot work and FACS.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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- Minimum two (2) years of VFX experience modeling photorealistic characters for live-action feature filmS
- Expert Maya and excellent knowledge of Zbrush and/or Mudbox.
- Mari and Wrap4D knowledge (a plus)
- Excellent technical troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities
- Strong understanding of rigging process and displacement map workflow
- Strong demonstrated understanding of facial anatomy and creating blend shapes for facial expressions using FACS
- Understanding of FACS, Visemes, Phonemes blendshape methodology
- Experience working on creatures, topology, and blend shapes
- Eye for detail and able to QA own work to ensure the highest quality before handing off assets
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills; experience working under tight deadlines with multiple priorities an asset
- Able to breakdown large goals into achievable milestones with production support
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.
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