Character Modeling Supervisor
HybridSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Supervise the creation of character models (hero, secondary, background) that align with the Director's and Art Director's vision and the show's visual style. Lead character modeling reviews and provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback on form, anatomy, silhouette, topology, and overall quality. Work closely with Art Directors, Character Designers, and the Head of Characters to interpret design intent and maintain consistency of proportion, style, and appeal. Ensure character models meet technical requirements and pipeline standards so they integrate smoothly with Rigging, Surfacing, CFX, and Animation. Mentor and support character modelers, helping to identify training needs and contributing to performance feedback and skill development. Collaborate with Technical Supervisors, TDs, and Production Technology to support and refine modeling tools, workflows, and asset management processes. Provide input to Production Management and department leadership on asset complexity and progress to support realistic planning and prioritization. Partner with Rigging, Surfacing, CFX, Environments, and Animation to resolve design or technical issues and maintain alignment across departments.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience as a Character Modeler in feature animation, VFX, or high-end series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role
- A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in character modeling (stylized and/or realistic), with clear understanding of anatomy, form, and appeal
- Proficiency in modeling and sculpting tools such as Maya and ZBrush
- Strong understanding of how character models interact with Rigging, Surfacing, CFX, and Animation within a production pipeline
- Great communication and leadership skills, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback and collaborate effectively across departments
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- This role is based out of Sydney, Australia
- Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office)
Desired Qualifications
- Additional tools a plus
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