MODELING / SURFACING LEAD

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CG Modeling/Surfacing Lead
DEPARTMENT NAME: Production
LOCATION: Sherman Oaks, CA
Reports To: CG VFX Supervisor, Back End Digital Production Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Looking for (onsite) CG Modeling/Surfacing Lead. Artist must be able to apply a stylized look to models.
Industry competitive rates. IATSE 839 classification. For the high profile DreamWorks Animation production “How to Train Your Dragon”, the series.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative:

• Ensure that the artistic vision of the Art Director is carried out on schedule and on budget.
• Interpret and translate creative direction given by the Art Director and VFX Supervisor for Modelers and Surfacers.
• Critique internal and overseas work, provide direction in the form of notes or Photoshop markup.

Technical:

• Manage asset complexity and implement simplification approaches as needed.
• Establish modeling standards/methodology and enforce them on internal and overseas work.
• Enforce directory structure, naming conventions, and versioning for all models.

Supervisory:

• Perform daily one-on-one rounds with Modelers and Surfacers.
• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues as they arise and determine when assets are ready for review.
• Represent Modeling and Surfacing needs to the VFX Supervisor advocating new tools or processes which improve the functioning of those departments.
• Work with production management to create the schedule, guide artist casting, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Help with recruiting, perform interviews, and identify training needs for new.
• Respond to downstream department needs appropriately elevating issues which effect cost or schedule to Production Management.