Lead Shot Finaling Artist

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Cinesite-Vancouver Full time

**Our Shot Finaling Team**

At Cinesite Vancouver, the shot finaling department is responsible for ensuring consistent work of the highest quality is delivered between departments. In Shot finaling we look for strong problem solvers with a sharp eye for details. As well as working collaboratively as a team, we work closely with the animation, CFX and lighting departments. The lead will work with their teams and supervisor to deliver world class shots and assets. In the absence of or in collaboration with the supervisor, they are responsible for communicating client notes to the artists while supporting their professional development.

If this all sounds like a role for you, apply

**What you will be doing**
- Train new hires on the pipeline and workflows
- Provide constructive and respectful feedback to artists
- Support artists to develop them professionally and provide feedback on performance to HR and the supervisor for future development
- When requested, provide backup support to the supervisor
- Understand the strengths of the team members and assign work that is relevant in order to develop them as well as meeting the productions needs
- Update production on deadlines, scheduling and workflow issues as required
- Write technical documentation for others to use and refer to
- Challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies and innovation
- Work with the pipeline team in building and maintaining tools and workflows
- Troubleshoot some technical issues and flag workflow inefficiencies
- Take responsibility for shots and/or assets
- Review and approve shots

**What you bring to the team**
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Efficient time management and strong understanding of resource management
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within the department and the rest of the studio
- Proficient in Maya
- Excellent eye for detail and continuity
- In depth understanding of the 3D pipeline
- Solid understanding of the principles of animation
- Good knowledge of modeling, shading, CFX and lighting
- Foundational knowledge of Xgen, Arnold and Python
- Proficient with using complex rigs

Our studio is built on respect and inclusion - we strive to create a safe place for all to come to work (or to work remotely)


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