Studio: Netflix Studios
Job Opening: Modeling Technical Lead
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Assets and Craft Supervisors to implement best practices in relation to Procedural Modeling, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
- Partner with the Head of Assets to define project requirements, show contract specifications, and contribute to development planning and execution.
- Work with asset TDs and R&D teams to develop and test tools, addressing technical issues and providing feedback to improve tools and workflows.
- Assist the project Modeling Supervisors in determining the best approach to solve production-specific challenges.
- Assist the Modeling Artists with technical problems related to department tools and technical workflows, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience as a Technical Modeler on animated/VFX feature, TV commercials, or animated series.
- In-depth knowledge of the Assets pipeline and tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on improving and streamlining workflows.
- Skilled in communicating technical information to non-technical team members and experienced in mentoring junior artists.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Knowledge of 3D software such as Houdini, Maya, or any Procedural Modelling software.
- Strong expertise in Procedural Geometry and relevant software tools.
- Programming experience in Python is a bonus.
- Skilled in adapting to new software and tools, and able to quickly learn and implement new techniques.
- Experienced in collaborating with other departments, such as Modelling, Lighting, and Asset TDs, to achieve the desired look of assets.
- Ability to quickly acquire a working understanding of off-the-shelf and proprietary software tools.
- Excellence in proactive problem solving and finding solutions within the given parameters.
- Adaptable and calm, while balancing workload with Artist, Production, Lead, and Supervisor needs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in both a technical and artistic manner.
- Willing to learn and contribute to the success of the team and project.
- Strong written and verbal English language skills.
- Ability to communicate with various personality types.
- Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, and share knowledge.
- Ability to efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple projects.
- Keen interest in industry trends and advancements in Procedural Modeling techniques and tools.
