[Hiring] Lead CG Artist / Lead 3D Artist / Lead CG Generalist @Cyberdrone

Role Description

We are looking for a Lead Artist who will be a part of our team of artists to help them design and develop state-of-the-art animations for our clients, and to support our Creative Director. Do you want to paint the sky with your art? Apply now!

• Developing 3D models for drone shows
• Developing animations and transitions for drone shows
• Running physics checks and making corrections
• Developing take-off and landing sequences
• Implementing feedback according to the technical or client requirements
• Creating static preview and animation preview renders
• Assembling ready shows and preparing them for flight
• Work closely with artists in the team and supervise them on the technical side
• Ensuring that the output resembles the creative and artistic decisions made prior
• Work closely with project managers, sales managers & creative director
• Helping team members in solving the problems the production faces on a day-to-day basis
• Work with the creative director together to manage the day-to-day running of the team and to evaluate artist schedules, ensuring they are realistic and achievable
• Attend desk rounds with all members of the team on a regular basis
• Attend daily sessions with the team to ensure workflows are being adhered to
• Keeping up on current technology trends and tools (hardware and software) that best suit the production

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Design or 7+ Years industry experience
• 3+ Years industry experience in drone shows, motion design, game-dev (TechArt/Real-Time VFX) or VFX
• Working knowledge of physically based simulation techniques
• Deep understanding of the CG animation pipelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of task-management frameworks and software tools
• Working knowledge of the client approval process
• Solid team management and leadership skills
• Strong sense of team dynamics and a positive morale-generating style
• Ability to successfully delegate and manage projects
• Able to manage a time-sensitive workload with an urgent and extremely organized manner
• High attention to details
• Experience working with off-site team members
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Team player approach with the ability to take direction/feedback

Requirements

• Required Software Proficiency:
• Houdini
• Blender
• Compositing (AE/Nuke/Fusion)
• Photoshop & Illustrator essentials
• Bonus Software Proficiency:
• TouchDesigner
• Redshift/Octane Render
• Unreal Engine

Benefits

• Can be fully remote or in Dubai office (for Dubai office we provide visa, health insurance and annual flight ticket home)
• Competitive salary
• 24 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)