Lead Modeller

HYDERABAD

Job Description

Lead modellers are responsible for the production of highly accurate and efficient CG models for use in high-end visual effects films as well as leading a team of modellers on a given show. Lead modellers should be well organised and motivated to ensure everything produced by the team meets the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

Creating models as briefed and/or in line with reference materials
Leading a team of artists and being responsible for the quality check of the team's output
Understanding and following outlined naming conventions
Presenting models for progress review to Leads, Supervisors and clients
Ensuring consistency of UV mapping.
Communicating with other departments and production in order to ensure that the model meets relevant requirements
Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Staying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality

Qualifications

A good working knowledge of Maya
Creative, resourceful and with strong spatial awareness
Very strong polygonal subdivision modelling skills
Efficient with layout of UVs and awareness of texture requirements
Able to interpret and follow reference material to create clean, highly detailed and accurate models
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to organise own workflow in a meticulous manner
Able to work well within a team
Creative conceptual sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy
Experience with Mudbox and/or zBrush