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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