Technical Director, Model / Rig

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Using modeling software, like ZBrush, to sculpt and refine a neutral 3D model to fit the aesthetic needs of Character Designers
• Designing and maintaining a modeling topology conducive to the storyboarded range of deformations
• Working closely with Animators to provide and refine an articulation of the full range of expressions and body movement needed to support a character's acting range in the film
• A truth to materials/anatomy and animation principles is emphasized, as is patience and a willingness to experiment
• Creative use of deformers to achieve a specific deformation called for by Animation with a concise set of animation controls
• Designing and maintaining Master Rigs that can be re-used as a basis for articulating similar characters, or applying existing Rigs to newly created character sculpts
• Writing scripts in Python or MEL to facilitate workflow improvements Brainstorming new techniques and ideas for user interfaces, deformation tools, and character specific rigging solutions
• Troubleshooting technical issues inherent in maintaining a clean file structure and pipelines for both in-house and 3rd party software
• Having proficiency in a programming language and math is important

DEMO REEL GUIDELINES:

Modeling Reel
• Examples of digital sculpting of organic forms such as faces or bodies as well as a variety of works and styles:
• Include a turntable showing the final result and a turntable with the mesh
• Include examples of drawings or clay sculpts demonstrating your artistic ability
• Bonus for including cloth and/or hair modeling

Rigging Reel
• Examples of rigging that support the type of character that is being attempted:
• A realistic character will have been true to the materials it is made out of
• A cartoon type character might have extra exaggeration
• Bonus for including examples of animation

Rig Build Reel
• Provide examples of systems that can be used to make faces or bodies:
• Showing how the controls work and the interface for the animators is important
• Descriptive text for the technical designs/tools shown on the reel should be provided on a separate breakdown sheet included with your reel/resume

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dykz1q-3-138-116-20-42 in your application.