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DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques.
DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNEŽ Magazine for four consecutive years. In 2012, DreamWorks Animation ranks #14 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D.
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Lead Modeler - Characters, TV
- Responsible for creating all models including characters, character blend shapes, and character UV unwraps.
- Ensure that character assets are of high quality, detailed and adaptable to various styles.
- Once crew members submit assets for approval, provide first round notes and approval.
- Generate overview notes for the designs that help to ensure that the requirements for the episode are met and help the artists to achieve the work delegated to them.
- Work with the Lead Modeler Sets, TV and Lead Char TD, TV to ensure that the work is managed according to the production schedule.
- Responsible for ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and according to production standards.
- Ensure clear modeling and rigging production standards for the partner studio are put into place for each character design. Provide thorough review of character models upon completion.
- Ensure that creative and technical Modeling standards are adhered to by partner studio within the confines of the production schedule.
- Provide recommendation and suggestions for designs and animatics while ensuring timelines are met.
- Develop assets for implementation by working closely with the partner studio.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of industry experience in film, broadcast, and/or games
- TV Animation Experience strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of hard surface characters and organic models.
- Intricate understanding of Mayas referencing system andability to organize complex hierarchies.
- Solid modeling and rigging skills.
- Prior experience leading a small team within production schedule confines.
- Creative problem solving skills and adaptability skills.
- May require travel to partner studios.
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TO APPLY
Include a resume and cover letter. Your application requires both for submission. To submit your information, send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@dreamworks.com Please put "Lead Modeler - Characters, TV" in the subject line Due to the volume of submissions, Dreamworks is unable to personally respond to each applicant or inquiry. If your qualifications meet their needs, the studio will contact you.
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