Facial Blendshape Modeler

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • 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 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

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • Minimum five (5) 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

We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

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