Previz Modeling Supervisor

Description

The Pre-Viz Modeling Supervisor designs, creates, and provides leadership needed to achieve the desired Pre-Viz asset to be used in the 3D Story and pre-visualization production process. This includes building and rigging simplified and complex CG models and supervising the work of the Pre-Viz modeling team.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Working with the Art Director, the CG Supervisor and the 3D Story Supervisor determines the “look” for an animate or inanimate proxy object.
• Responsible for directing the pre-viz modeling crew and guiding the overall pre-viz model production.
• In consultation with the CG Supervisor, assign work to artists based on their individual skills and strengths.
• Supervises the technical setup, insuring the quality of the asset will meet the requirements of the production in 3D Story and pre-visualization.
• Responsible for reviewing the work of each artist on a regular basis and approving models, rigs, etc for submission to the 3D Story team.
• Steps in as needed to assist Pre-Viz Modelers and troubleshoots as needed.
• Responsible for directing and guiding the overall pre-viz required on schedule by balancing artistic and productivity requirements, in tandem with production management.
• Actively participates in the recruiting of the pre-viz team - assesses the work of prospective previz modelers for the hiring process and works with production management on hiring decisions.
• Partners with production management to guide artists’ overall professional development, providing performance feedback, mentoring, resolving performance management issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
• Attend all relevant meetings to promote effectively communication throughout the production team.