Modelling Supervisor
Description
Animal Logic - the studio that brought you
The LEGO Movie – is looking for a Modelling Supervisor. The Modelling
Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Modelling artists, ensuring
that the Art Director and Director’s vision is achieved through efficient
supervision. They are responsible for ensuring that standard and quality of
work produced within the Modelling craft is consistently high to achieve the
director’s vision and brief. This is to be achieved whilst working in
collaboration with relevant technical, creative and production staff, and
within the constraints of the production budget and schedule as directed by the
company.
What you’ll get to do:
- Work closely with the Director,
Co-Director, Production Designer, Art Director, CG Supervisor, and other craft
Supervisors to define and maintain the visual style of an animated film
- Oversee and drive the Modelling team to
deliver creative goals in a timely manner and to the highest standard; provide
detailed and specific feedback to the Modelling department
- Partner with Production Management to
ensure milestones and efficient delivery expectations are met and identify any
issues that may impact the schedule
- Ensure all Modelling bids are delivered in
the required format and in a timely manner, including any necessary assumptions
- Work within the time and budgetary
parameters of the project, and with the art director, visual effects and CG
supervisors to deliver a film
- Delegate work responsibly to ensure successful
completion of shots across team members of all skill levels
- Engage in exchanges of ideas and
methodologies to provide optimal solutions for creative and technical
challenges of project as required
- Supervise, define, implement and maintain
the techniques and methodologies required to achieve the successful execution
of the Modelling output for the film
- Understand department pipelines including
all current assets and tools, and their purpose and provide input where
required to maximise efficiency and quality
- Identify any inefficiencies and work with
relevant departments and supervisors to rectify the issues
- Partner with Artist Management to build,
nurture, mentor, and structure the Modelling team and Asset TDs; work with
recruitment to evaluate and interview candidates
- Encourage a positive and collaborative
atmosphere by fostering an environment of respect, integrity and trust
What you bring:
- 7+ years’ Modelling experience in feature
animation, VFX and/or animated television
- 2+ years’ in a supervisory role within feature
animation or VFX preferred; extensive leadership experience may be considered
- Proficiency demonstrated through past project
work and/or reel/portfolio
- Expert knowledge with Maya and Z-Brush
- Experience with Marvelous Designer and UV
Layouts; Houdini experience considered a bonus
- Expert knowledge and understanding of: hard surface and organic modelling
techniques and topology, proper edge flow and polygon density, topological requirements of subdivision
surface for both static and deforming models
- Expertise in both hard surface and organic
environments, props, and creatures
- Deep understanding of industry standards,
conventions, and formats to enable successful completion of work
- Deep understanding of digital production and
overall pipeline methodology
- Proven technical and visual skills with an
understanding of art and design within animation environment
- Excellent attention to detail and the
ability to abstract and interpret design down to its' fundamentals
- Strong communication skills and the
ability to efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple areas
- Excellence in problem solving and
balancing quick turnaround with long term quality
- Experience in leading a team; motivating
artists, providing feedback and fostering a constructive team dynamic
- Proven ability to work collaboratively
within a team environment and build relationships across departments
Interested? Check out our online application form via our website.
Due to security reasons please do
not include any links to Dropbox or Google Docs.
Animal Logic is currently in production
on Peter Rabbit 2 and Super Pets. Recent productions include Captain Marvel, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Peter Rabbit, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Guardians of the
Galaxy Vol. 2 and Alien: Covenant. Other film credits include: The
LEGO Movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Great Gatsby, Legend
of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, 300, Happy Feet and The
Matrix.
For over 25 years, Animal Logic has remained
committed to innovation, technical and creative excellence and most
importantly, creating a collaborative and storytelling culture with a unique
voice. We have BIG dreams!
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