Lead - Digital Sculptor

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of digital sculptors in creating high-quality digital sculptures for various projects, including films, video games, animations, and collectible figurines.
• Provide artistic direction, guidance, and mentorship to the team to ensure consistency in style, quality, and creativity across all sculpting projects.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, concept artists, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, interpret concept designs, and translate them into 3D digital sculptures.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of sculpting tasks and adherence to project milestones.
• Conduct regular reviews and feedback sessions with team members to assess progress, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital sculpting techniques and tools.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Digital Arts, Animation, or related field.
• Proven experience in digital sculpting, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in character and prop sculpting using digital sculpting software such as ZBrush, Mudbox, or Blender.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with the ability to lead and inspire a team of artists.
• Strong artistic and creative skills, with a keen eye for detail, form, and proportion.
• Proficiency in digital sculpting techniques, anatomy, and character design principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, feedback, and constructive criticism.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques is a plus.
• Passion for digital art, animation, and storytelling.

Skills:

• Digital Sculpting: Creating high-quality digital sculptures using digital sculpting software.
• Leadership: Leading and managing a team of artists to achieve project goals.
• Artistic Direction: Providing artistic direction and guidance to ensure consistency and quality.
• Collaboration: Collaborating with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate concepts into 3D sculptures.
• Communication: Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Digital Arts, or related field.
• Experience in the entertainment industry, such as film, animation, or video games.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and rigging.
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.