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INDUSTRY: Animation & VFX / Television / Film	OCCUPATION: Art / Animation / Graphic Design	(ACTIVE - 7/1/2010 )

3D Artists' Manager

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Double Negative Visual Effects

London - United Kingdom

Project: N/A

Job Duties(s): Animation (Object), Camera Placement / Tracking, Conceptual Development / Illustration, Manage / Train Staff, Matchmoving , Modeling (Objects / Worlds / Environments) , Pipeline / Scheduling / Asset Mgmt, Rigging (Character), Schedule Creation / Pipeline Mgmt, Scripting / Programming, Staffing / Recruiting, Texturing / 2D / Painting

Software Utilized: MAYA, Python, MELScript, Houdini

Genre(s): Feature Film, Visual FX

Required Spoken Language(s): English

Required Work Auth.: European Union

Start Date: Immediately

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for developing 3D talent within the business. Taking a leading role in recruitment, scheduling, reviews and training strategy in order to cultivate our fantastic team of 3D artists.

* Work with the Resource Manager to ensure that new hires and existing artists are scheduled into the correct roles on appropriate shows whilst also establishing recruitment needs.

* Focus on leveraging talent therefore ensuring artists are consistently motivated and evolving in their roles and that we are fully utilising and developing skills available

* Work with the 3D Trainer and HR to carry out training needs analysis across the business to ensure appropriate training material and courses are designed. Consistently evaluating the effectiveness of this training

* Plan and strategise the long term scheduling of 3D artists and associated timeframes

* Conduct performance and salary reviews with HR and feeding back relevant information into the scheduling process.

* Work with Recruitment Manager to interview 3D artists globally, review showreels and provide constructive feedback

* Work collaboratively with Head of 3D, HR Manager and Resource Manager with respect to overall 3D strategy and initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:

* Advanced experience in using Maya

* Proven track record of interpreting resourcing and training needs and delivering results

* Evidence of being a leader or role model at a team level

* Understanding the needs and demands of a production driven environment

DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:

* Strong interpersonal/communications skills

* Ability to see the bigger picture and operate accordingly

* Accept change

* Proven ability to influence and build strong working relations within an organisation

* Team oriented

* Capable of organising and co-ordinating people, with enthusiasm and clarity