The Character Facial Shapes Modelling Artist works to provide high quality FACS shapes for world leading facial performance on a Hero Character Build. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute high quality FACS Shape Modelling to Hero Characters 

• Efficiently and effectively contribute to creation of Hero Build 

• Address feedback from the Character Supervisor and Animation 

• 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 Hero Character 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 knowledge of modelling FACS BlendShapes 

• Ability to break down complex performances and expressions into FACS shapes. 

• Expert knowledge of the Modelling domain within Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox 

• General understanding of Linux/Unix-based operating systems 

• Understanding of focal lengths, image planes, dailyAutomizer, 3DE 

• Photo modelling in Maya 

• Ability to use Maya's UV editor and create UV coordinates to MPC standards. 

• Ability to do internet searches for reference to help guide the Modelling process. 

• Create repeatable iterative dailies that allow your work to be reviewed effectively. 

• Sculpting to reference, sculpting with stencils, sculpting to colour maps. Extracting and releasing ZDISP 

• Decimating, importing and aligning data 

• Ability to operate Zbrush and the decimation master function to reduce topology. 

• Maya modelling, checking requirements, checking intersections, keeping it quaded, snapping and projecting 

• Ability to operate zremesher in Zbrush and Maya's quaddraw function. 

• Creating models that respect their physical construction Generation of good hierarchies and naming schemes 

• Ability to create 2D map stencil in painting software and to be able to load stencils into Zbrush 

Experience: 

• Experience in Film VFX production demonstrating a strong focus on complex character work 

Attributes: 

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

• Excellent Communication skills 

• Modelling artists work closely with the rigging and texture artists and therefore must have some knowledge of the practices of each discipline 

• Knowledge of MPC's pipeline is an asset 

• 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 

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