Studio: Floating Rock Animation studio
Job Opening: VFX Asset Lead
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Creates character models of the highest visual and technical quality
- Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form, scale, and anatomy
- The primary task would be organic and character modeling, but we want an artist that is comfortable doing all types of modeling (hard-surface, environment, vehicles, etc..)
- Full working knowledge of modelling in any one or more of these packages: Maya, Blender, and Zbrush
- A good understanding of textures and lookdev
- Implement productivity-enhancing tools and solutions for technical and team issues
- Ensure artistic quality and technical continuity across the project.
- Review and QC assets.
- Mentor team members and assess training needs
Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous experience with hero asset
- Leadership skill – to lead a team of artists, providing guidance and feedback throughout the production process
- Understanding the requirements of retopology for high-end VFX movies
- Autonomous both artistically and technically
- A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
Good to have:
- General 3D Artist skills, Texture, lookdev or grooming experience
- Extensive technical knowledge in creature assets
- Attention to details
- Good experience with Facial blendshapes
- Experience with Houdini, Unreal, Marvelous Designer and CySlice or eager to learn
- Organized, proactive, and a self-starter
- Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send us your reel, resume, or expression of interest to jobs@floating-rock.com