Description : The 3D Lead Characters Artist must assume responsibility for all the characters modeling and texturing work within the assets department or shows.
Primary Responsibilities: Supervision of the assigned assets team on the project and the company, providing artistic leadership.
Collaborating with other Lead Modelers and the Head of Department to improve the artists' level and propose improvements related to the pipeline.
Mentor and help train other artists within the department.
Monitor the progress of the work to ensure delivering results.
Creating 3D character/creature models as briefed and/or in line with reference materials.
Communicate the creative brief from the VFX Supervisor to the modeling team.
Determine the technical and creative approach in conjunction with the supervisor.
Overcome technical issues of the Modeling department.
Promote interdepartmental collaboration, communicating with other departments and production in order to ensure that the model meets relevant requirements.
Actively participate in team/department meetings.
Staying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality.
Requirements: 5+ years of proven experience in a Leading or Supervisory role in the VFX film industry.
5+ years of experience creating high-quality models for visual effects for film.
Previous experience mentoring and recruiting modeling artists.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to confidently supervise a team.
Expert knowledge in Maya, Houdini, Photoshop, Zbrush, and/or Mudbox.
Thorough understanding of traditional art skills (Form, architecture, anatomy, topology, color theory, and UV mapping).
Strong understanding of other department's model requirements, such as texturing, look development, animation, and effects.
Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work well within a team.
Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently within a high-pressure environment.
Fluent in Spanish and English language skills, spoken and in writing.
Eligible to work in Spain.
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