Digital Artist (TV)

Description

The Digital Artist’s primary responsibility is to model and rig characters, props, vehicles and sets according to the designs and visual style of the new Digital TV Series.

- Creates complex 3D model geometry of environments, sets, architecture, characters, vehicles and props for use in production.
- Implements simple animation control rigging systems for proxy characters and props using Maya
- Creates and maintains facial animation blend shape libraries for proxy assets.
- Works with the CG Supervisor to ensure that all rigs meet the show’s requirements.
- Oversees the characters, vehicles and props rigging through the animation pipeline.
- Develops tools and plug-ins to optimize animation and rigging workflow.
- Additional responsibilities may include facial target modeling and other organic and non-organic modeling tasks. Ensure the CG characters will employ all current character setup procedures.
- Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise with proxy rigs on characters, props and vehicles.
- Keep constant communication with the 3D Story Lead to ensure the rigs meet the pre-viz department’s requests.