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Description

JOB TITLE: Texture Department Team Lead

REPORTING TO: VFX Supervisor

SUMMARY OF DUAL ROLE:

The position of Texture Department Lead requires someone with a strong artistic eye and thorough knowledge of 2D & 3D software and its application for creation of textures and shading of environments and characters (includes groom). This profile will also serve as mentor for all Texture Artists within the Texture Department. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple tasks in a fast paced production. Expected to contribute to the Brown Bag’s Texture Workflow and Technical Pipeline.

Key Areas of responsibilities (project-based)

• Works closely with the Art Director/CG Supervisor to set the required look for show.
• Create Asset Launch notes via Shotgun.
• Will be assigned and deliver a weekly quota of tasks as set by production management
• Provide regular progress updates to Production Manager and CG Supervisor on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within that project’s surfacing schedule.
• Supervise the quality control (both technically and visually) of the external asset assignments and ensure the outsource partner has clear direction.
• Provide leadership and support for the in-house and external surfacing teams, both creatively and technically, to facilitate the completion of surfacing assignments on schedule

Department Team Leadership responsibilities

• Act as line Manager for team of 4 to 8 team members. responsibilities include:
  • team member performance issues related to workflow and pipeline
  • Annual appraisals
  • Weekly one to one’s with DRs
  • Mentor and train other Surfacing Leads how to properly setup and organize Surfacing tasks for their shows
• Collaborate closely with VFX Sup and Pipeline Dept to help evolve the Surfacing Workflow and Technical Pipeline, includes documentation.
• Help to improve efficiency, which includes assisting upstream departments with how they must deliver assets into the Surfacing Department properly
• Help reinforce that all technical guidelines and rules are followed correctly
• Provide leadership and support for the Lead Surfacing Artists, both creatively and technically, and ensure they partner effectively with CG APM and they deliver their goals.

Person Specification/Requirements

• Must have at least 4 years’ experience working as a Texture & LookDevLead (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work
• clear communication and follow through on tasks
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of in Maya
• Expert Knowledge of programs such as Mari, Substance, 3D-Paint Effects, Mudbox and Zbrush
• Must possess thorough understanding of light, color, contrast, shading, and ability to follow 2D concepts and designs
• Task Driven, self-motivated, and proactive
• Experience in CG surfacing pipeline development a big plus
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple tasks in a fast paced production

Salary
DOE

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