Modeling Supervisor

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Modeling Supervisor to join our Digital Model Shop team at Industrial Light & Magic. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the modeling team, ensuring that their own, as well as their team's characters, environments, vehicles, props, and shot corrective sculpts are crafted according to the designs and visual style, as well as the technical needs of the project.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Craft complex 3D organic or hard surface objects for Film or TV, working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborate with VFX, Texture, and Look Dev Supervisors to determine the preferred look for an asset.
  • Participate in turnover meetings, asset breakdowns, reviews, and bidding/re-bidding over the course of the show.
  • Attend all relevant show production and team meetings to promote effective communication throughout the show production.
  • Brief, review, and approve Third Party Partner model work.
  • In collaboration with Production, assign work to modelers based on their individual skills and strengths, as needed.
  • Guide artists' overall professional development, providing performance feedback, facilitating team building efforts, and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
  • Participate in the recruiting and staffing of the modeling team, assessing the work of prospective candidates for the hiring process and working with Recruiting and Talent Management on hiring decisions, as needed.
Requirements:
  • Extensive proven leadership experience at equivalent large-scale VFX facilities on multiple projects.
  • Confident in providing mentorship, guidance, and difficult feedback to team members.
  • Expert knowledge of Maya and Zbrush.
  • Great design sense for mechanics, vehicles, and architecture.
  • Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding form/anatomy and structure/silhouette.
  • Strong knowledge of facial blend shapes for both humans and creatures.
  • Extensive pipeline knowledge displaying an understanding of both technical and soft skill needs for how the Modeling department interacts with other departments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think around problems and find solutions.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
  • Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information.
  • Proven experience and ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse skills and cultural backgrounds.
  • Has a team-oriented demeanor with an open mind and desire to learn.
  • Sketching, drawing, painting, and design skills desirable.
About Industrial Light & Magic:

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the DMS team embraces promising individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We foster a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories, and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability, or pregnancy or maternity.

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