Facial Models Supervisor

We are currently looking to fill this exciting new role at Framestore!

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Lead by example by being able to produce highest level shape networks on a variety of characters (human, animal, creatures, etc.)
  • Coordinate the work assignments within the facial models team in conjunction with the HOD Modelling & Head of Creatures
  • Work together with HOD Modelling, HOD Rigging and Head of Creatures to improve current pipeline & cross department workflows
  • Making sure the quality standards, consistency of workflows & deadlines for the various projects the facial team is working on are kept
  • Work together with the Head of Creatures to help with educating existing teams
  • Contribute to expanding & improve existing libraries
  • Help to improve workflows for internal facial model & shape reviews
  • Help to improve the facial tool sets for shape creation & shape transfers
  • Help streamline and improve facial capture methodologies and help advise Production and CG / VFX Supervision on best capture methods for a given project
  • Communicate with other departments and production in order to ensure that the facial shapes meet the relevant animation requirements
  • Ongoing communication with Production and Leads from other departments regarding schedules and deadlines
  • Reports to Head of Creatures

Qualifications and required skills:
  • 8+ years relevant experience as either facial artist / facial lead / facial supervisor on hero VFX characters
  • Love for facial deformation - happy to work specifically in this area
  • Excellent knowledge of FACS
  • Strong organic sculpting skills - especially portraiture
  • Strong knowledge of topology for deformation
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, to prioritize tasks and to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment and taking direction
  • Interest in pipeline and workflows
  • Thorough knowledge of Maya
  • Ability to quickly master custom in-house production tools
  • English knowledge is required

Desirable skills:
  • Intermediate+ scripting skills is a plus (Python)
  • Excellent understanding of correct topology for (facial) deformation
  • On-Set actor FACS shoot experience a plus
  • Drawing skills is a plus
  • Animation experience is a plus

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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