Modeling Supervisor
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Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Creates high-quality models and UVs for use in production; implement improvements/changes based on review feedback and Supervisor/Lead direction
- Designs and implements high level conceptual to practical modeling
- Mentors, trains, and manages the modeling team both in technical and creative capacities
- Leads the team to deliver the production needs on time and to the expected quality standards
- Oversees the daily activities leading the department, and establishing best practice workflows and guidelines for the team
- Proactively recommends ongoing pipeline improvements; Identifies potential issues and provides solutions, and escalates as needed
- Maintains a positive relationship with all stakeholder departments; attend meetings as needed
- Works within the defined pipeline
- Ensures continuity and support other asset departments such as texture, lookdev, Generalists, and rigging
- Works closely with management to guide artists overall professional development by providing performance feedback, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale within the team
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
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- Minimum five (5) years of VFX experience modeling photorealistic assets for live-action feature films
- Minimum two (2) years in a leadership role
- Expert in Maya; could teach a class on how to use it and troubleshoot
- Excellent knowledge of Zbrush and/or Mudbox. Mari knowledge (a plus)
- Excellent technical troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to take a design from ambiguous to full design implementation
- Strong understanding of rigging process and displacement map workflow
- Experience working on creatures, Digi doubles, topology, and blend shapes (preferred)
- 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
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.
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