Character Modeler-DreamWorks TV

DreamWorks Animation

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Title:               Character Modeler, TV

Department:   TV Production HUB

Reports To:    Production Supervisor, TV

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for creating models during prebuild including characters, character blend shapes, and character UV unwraps.

• Ensure that character assets are of high quality while staying within the production’s parameters, pipeline and schedule detailed and adaptable to various styles.
• Generate overview notes for the designs in order to meet the requirements for the production.
• Responsible for ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and according to production standards.
• 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.
• Document workflows and processes using Camtasia video and Publisher software.
• Review & note assets submitted by our Partner Studios.
• Serve as character modeling point person in show specific meetings and reviews.
• Complete all tasks within a timely manner.

• Ideally 2-4 years of industry experience in film, broadcast, and/or games
• Advanced knowledge of hard surface characters and organic models.
• Intricate understanding of Maya’s referencing system and ability to organize complex hierarchies.
• Solid modeling and rigging skills.
• Prior experience working in a fast paced production environment.
• Creative problem solving skills and adaptability skills.