Weta FX looking for Head of Department – Models

Weta FX looking for Head of Department - Models

Studio: Weta FX

Job Opening: Head of Department – Models

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example and effectively maintain a culture of support, transparency, trust and growth
  • Have the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships both within your team and externally
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaborate extremely well with the Models Leadership Team which consists of Department Manager and Crew Manager
  • Alongside the DM/CM manage the department recruitment strategy. This includes identifying requirement, selecting candidates with key Leads, establishing hiring windows and targeting candidates within that timeframe.
  • Understand the technology and techniques relevant to the department disciplines (organic, hard surface, grooming, plants and environment workflows) and how to introduce and prioritize new tools/systems/workflows
  • Have at least 10 years practical VFX post-production experience including depth and breadth in modelling discipline/s
  • Be comfortable nurturing artists to grow their skills and achieve their career goals
  • Foster strong, positive, collaborative relationships with your peers.
  • Maintain an overview over the department goals and balance near term objectives with long term opportunities
  • Have positive experience in stakeholder roles for technology or production workflows
  • Effectively negotiate with other teams to ensure problems are solved with consideration for the interests of the company
  • Represent Wētā FX professionally in all interactions
  • Understand and manage financial/budget information as required
  • Provide mentorship for others

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