Model Lead - Asset Dept

Model Lead - Asset Dept

Purpose of the job

The Model Lead is responsible for establishing the workflows, templates, and methodologies as well as curating materials used by the model artists on their team. They work closely with the Head of Assets and the Asset Supervisors to oversee the Model artists within the Assets Department ensuring the work is done on time and to the high level of quality we expect at DD. Lastly, they help troubleshoot, maintain, and improve the Model pipeline by working with their Supervisors and pipeline TDs. Overall, the Model Lead is an integral part of the Asset Department that helps guide and define the aesthetic and technical operations required to achieve the highest quality assets possible.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Define the overall direction of the materials on all assets they oversee, working closely

with the Assets Supervisors and the Modeling team

• Author templates and set best practices for shows as they get started
• Assess, troubleshoot, and optimize artist work and help ensure clean and efficient

renders

• Help maintain a high level of quality and aesthetic standards for all projects
• Complete tasks within tight production deadlines while being largely self-directed
• Troubleshoot rendering and technical issues and work with the pipeline team to address

issues

• Work closely with the lookdev, texture, rigging and groom teams to define the workflow

between disciplines

• Ability to create realistic models for a wide range of assets, from characters to hard-

surface

• Participates as a team member in determining various design and technical solutions;

provides feedback to other team members of the production.

• Be able to provide guidance and mentorship to other modelers

Education and/or Experience Required

• 3+ years of experience creating high resolution, photorealistic models for feature films in

Maya

• 2+ years of experience Leading a team of artists
• Experience with character, organic, hard surface vehicles, props, and/or environments

modeling

• Experience working from 2D reference as well as cyberscan and motion capture data
• Zbrush and Mudbox experience is preferred
• Photorealistic texture painting and lighting experience is a plus
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands

• Office working environment.
• Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours

pending production needs.

• Walking/bending/sitting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. Compensation Range: $25.00 per hour to $65.00 per hour. The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California and the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. The range is posted in accordance with applicable law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California or the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. Offered base pay is contingent on internal equity, as well as the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. As an equal employment opportunity employer, Digital Domain commits to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination where all employees are treated equally with dignity, respect and on the basis of individual experience and potential, without regard to any personal classifications protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of DD's values as a company. Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S and all under-represented groups in skilled occupations within the entertainment and technology sectors. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our business and the well-being of our people. It drives innovation, new ideas, and most importantly, a safe and collaborative environment for you. We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work, and to create a space where each individual feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.