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Modeling Lead

Tangent Animation
Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
2 years ago
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Tangent is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Lead Modeler to be part of our growing team. As a member of a multidisciplinary development team, the Lead Artist will collaborate with the Studio Art Director to establish artistic goals for a given project(s). The candidate will be in charge of following the art team’s work, coach team members, and validate production outcomes. We’re looking for an experienced Modeling Lead to help us bring this new world to life.

Responsibilities:

- Prioritize and assign tasks to team members.

- Responsible for the quality of the models and ensure that they are produced on time.

- Communicate with other Leads and team members.

- Model and texture high quality, high and low poly 3D content.

- Provide reviews to the Producer on the progress of the work carried out by the team.

- Suggest smart solutions when necessary so as to meet set objectives.

- Oversee the correction of the team’s bugs.

- Participate in performance follow-ups in collaboration with the Producer.

- Identify problems in 2D Designs and provide well thought solutions
- Maintain the studio standards for naming and organizing assets– Coordinate with rigging, surfacing lead & asset supervisor to ensure models meet the needs of all departments and the production
- Review/Provide feedback on modeling’s team work and answer modeling related questions from team members and other leads
- Collaborate with other artists to ensure quality and consistency
- Make sure work is completed and delivered per schedule
- Keep current on modeling techniques and technology and propose new tools/methodologies

Requirements

- 3-5 years experience working as a 3D Modeler

- Previous experience as a Lead is preferable
- Extensive knowledge in modeling using Maya and zBrush

- Ability to communicate creatively and technically to your teammates
- Familiarity with Autodesk Shotgun is an asset
- Must be creative, detail oriented and able to handle multiple projects under pressure

- Self-motivated and proactive

- Positive attitude and a genuine team player

- Ability to take direction well

- Share knowledge and open to learn from others

Benefits

Tangent Animation is a high-end feature animation studio focused on delivering the best creative with the industries top talent.

Tangent Animation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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