Head Of Environments
Blue Sky Studios
Greenwich, CTThis was removed by the employer on 8/8/2018 2:05:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Head of Environments (Blue Sky Studios)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Head of Environments is responsible for the successful artistic and technical execution of all environments in our movies. The role works with the design teams to ensure the design is something that can be executed; works with the modeling, materials, set assembly, effects and technology teams to execute to that design in an optimal way; and works with layout to be sure the environments will be successful in shot work.
This role involves strong collaboration across both asset departments and shot departments. The Head of Environments works closely with the CG Supervisor on each film to ensure the director's vision is being achieved, and with production management to keep schedules and staffing firmly in mind in the execution of the work.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in leading and collaborating with teams in a production environment
• Proven experience in environment creation, with strong knowledge and demonstrated talent in at least one of the environment asset creation departments on a CGI animated film, with experience across more than one a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of the tools and processes involved in environment creation, from both an artistic and technical perspective
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• A strong artistic eye for translating design into execution, from drawings to fully realized CGI creations
• Strong knowledge of CGI environment creation techniques and opinions on where techniques and technology are headed
• Proven communication skills and the ability to give and take direction
• Proven experience in successfully prioritizing tasks in a frenetic environment
• Experience in mentoring and craft elevation for those on the environment asset teams
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.