Modeller - Senior / Lead

Description

Reports to: Art Director / Modelling Supervisor / Production Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

• The lead / Senior modeller provides modelling direction in the execution of specific projects. He or she may be assigned to a single project, or may oversee a number of projects with related technologies.
• Oversees the daily operations of the modelling team.
• In conjunction with the Supervisor & Art Director, is responsible for mentoring, managing, developing, training, and evaluating the performance of the modelling team members.
• Work with other modellers to develop “best practices” procedures
• Implements animation control modelling systems for complex characters, sets and props using Maya
• Works with the Supervisor/s, Director and Modelling Department to ensure that all models meet the show’s requirements.
• Keeps Producer, Director, Supervisor/s advised of various issues including staffing, resources, deadlines and issues, etc.
• Oversees the characters, sets, vehicles and props modelled through the animation pipeline, for both low poly and high poly counts.
• Main responsibilities include facial target modelling and other organic and non-organic modelling tasks.
• Ensure the CG characters will employ all current character setup procedures.
• Troubleshoot and wrangle character issues for artists within various disciplines. For example, sending models back to the Art Department for draw-overs and working with the Surfacing dept.
• Keep constant communication with the Animation Supervisor to ensure the models meet animators’ requests. Additionally close communication and collaboration with Production through Rendering and Lighting departments.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience of working on more complex set pieces/models using commercial applications such as Maya or Renderman
• 3 - 5+ years CG Modelling experience
• Shotgun experience is a must
• Experience with a sculpting application (zBrush/MudBox) a bonus

Benefits: Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Vision Care Benefits, Other Benefits