Studio: Cartoon Saloon
Job Opening: Blender Generalist
Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- To produce clean and efficient models and FX that meet the technical and creative brief provided.
- To work using Blender Grease Pencil with an understanding & knowledge of 2D Animation.
- To understand 3D for 2D, or “non-photorealistic” (NPR) workflows.
- Adjust existing builds and create new ones under the guidance of the Art Director (s).
- To have a clear understanding of 3D modeling techniques and effects, and the ability to interpret concept art.
- To take direction and respond well to notes and pitch creative/technical solutions to potential problems.
- Responsible for optimising, refining, and delivering a correct model in line with the brief from the Art Director (s).
- Ensuring quality and style consistency is maintained within the feature project.
- Working cohesively within a team environment and ensuring high levels of communication at all times.
- Adhering to the production tools used for tracking workflow, input, and delivery/output of scenes.
- Open to share with the team processes and assets that could help with continuity and productivity.
- To work under the supervision and guidance of the Art Director (s) and Production Manager.
- To work with relevant Production Coordinator/s to ensure the status of your work is known, allowing them to track the progression of assets.
- To deliver technically clearly named and well-layered files following established protocols.
- To attend departmental kick-off meetings and reviews as needed.
- Work according to the expected schedule.
- Address any problems and communicate progress of work to the Supervisor and Coordinator.
- Promote a good work ethic and positive atmosphere within the team.
- Assist in keeping information related to the projects confidential and secure.
- Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and trainings as needed.
- Be available on Google Chat and by email during working hours.
- This list is not exhaustive and might be complemented by reasonable and related tasks that are requested of you.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of previous experience on features would be a plus, but not essential.
- Proficiency in Modelling/ UV unwrapping, Texture painting, NPR shading and rendering, Grease Pencil, and Blender Line Art.
- Strong artistic skills, understanding of 3D modeling techniques, and ability to interpret concept art.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the animation process & pipeline.
- Ability to closely follow briefs from Art Director (s).
- Good team player and communicator.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Must be able to take direction, respond well to notes, and pitch creative/technical solutions to potential problems.
- Experience in Animation, FX simulations, and Geometry Nodes is a plus, but not essential.
