Full-Stack Developer
Frieze
London, United Kingdom
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With offices all over the globe, MPC Film is a world leading creative studio, creating award-winning, high-end visual effects and animation for the film industry
Our unique combination of talent, technology and craft leads to distinctive and award-winning work for the most challenging feature films
If you have a desire to challenge yourself and push the boundaries of creative excellence on every project, we want to hear from you
Position Summary
A senior role, reporting to the Head of Character Lab. The Character Artist works in a build team of CG specialists to help rapidly prototype and develop Character Designs in 3D using a range of skill sets and software applications.
Primary Responsibilities
Work across a range of software applications and skillsets (sculpt, model, texture, lookdev, groom) to provide high-quality rapid 3D prototyping and development of hero characters to support specialist artists within a Build Team
Efficiently and effectively contribute to creation of Premium Hero Build
Address feedback from the Character Designer
Share domain knowledge with other members of the Character Lab
Contribute to discussion and testing of new software solutions
Work to deadlines and inform production and their Build Team on progress
Present work to peers in the Character Lab in the form of dailies and project presentations
Creatively contribute to design discussions on Premium Hero Builds
Work with the software and technology groups and advise new tools, workflow, software and equipment
Up-to-date knowledge of VFX tools and emerging technologies
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/Skills
Expert working knowledge of 3D/2D software packages and pipelines across modelling, texturing, lookdev and grooming
Expert in complex, design-led asset creation
General understanding of linux/unix-based operating systems
Understanding of Game Engine work-flows a plus
Experience
4-5 years' experience in Film VFX production demonstrating a strong focus on complex character work
Attributes
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent Communication skills
Character Artists work closely with the BlendShape and Rigging artists and therefore must have some knowledge of the practices of each discipline
Expert knowledge of MPC's pipeline
Be a great mentor and be able to share knowledge effectively
Capability to learn and adapt quickly
Good ability to work under pressure
Ability to mentor and provide feedback to crew members
Excellent team building skills
Excellent creative flair
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9zxjz-3-88-185-100-42 in your application.
Technicolor is home to the world's premiere portfolio of visual effects brands, services, and creative innovations. With locations that span the globe, and service offerings tailored to the specific creative and storytelling needs of each project, we power premium content. Our diverse family of VFX brands includes: MPC, The Mill, MR. X, Mikros MPC Advertising, and Technicolor VFX. Each studio has their own unique approach to help storytellers create out of this world experiences.