Overall Purpose of the Role
Pipe Dreams 3D is one of the industrys most pioneering animation and previs studios and the first to introduce these previs techniques to advertising in the UK. With offices in London and Chicago we work with most of the leading advertising agencies globally, as well as with major brands such as P&G, SC Johnson, Diageo, Mars, Wrigley and many more, covering just about all products in all sectors.
Our job is to translate words and concepts into animated films, an integeral part of the advertising process that helps the final advert make it to TV or a cinema near you! It is vital to be able to read a script and understand what the creative teams are trying to convey and be able to translate that into moving images. It makes it an exciting and ever changing job, with no brief the same.
An exciting opportunity now exists for a self-motivated, talented and enthusiastic Senior Lead Artist to lead our team in Chicago. If you have a passion for animation and a genuine interest in 3D art, with an instinctive creative ability and artistic eye read on.
The Senior Lead Artist is responsible for the overall look of the animations and will supervise the teams output and also ensures that the work gets done according to schedule. Working alongside the Production Manager, the Senior Lead Artist should be able to anticipate problems and plan for any contingencies in our Chicago studio.
It is this combination of creative development and management that makes the Senior Lead Artists role unique. You will get to turn your hand to every part of the film process, from modeling, texturing, lighting and animating to directing, cinematography, editing and compositing so strong experience in these areas is a must. The fast pace of advertising also means that you will need to be great at organizing the team, the production schedule and delivering to deadline. Attention to detail in 3D makes the difference between OK and blooming marvelous. As we only deal in marvelous you will need to demonstrate your attention is near obsessive levels.
We mostly work in the advertising industry and commercials have at most, 30 seconds to make their point and sell their product. For us, long show reels wont work. Show us that you understand your craft and how brilliant you are at it. Demonstrate that you understand what we do and why we would be absolute fools not to employ you.
We cant wait to see your CV and showreel ASAP to JobsUSA@pipedreams3d.com.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The Senior Lead Artist will be an artist who can inspire and motivate a team of creative talent. They must understand the abilities within the studio and also of any outsourced contractors. They must also build good working relationships and communicate clearly with senior managers and teams. They also need an understanding of the technology, its capabilities and constraints.
This is not an entry level role. Pipe Dreams 3D Senior Lead Artists need at least 10 years industry experience, usually acquired in different industries and various roles within an art department, culminating in a senior or team leadership role.Your experience, skill set, knowledge and talent should be wide and varied: Modelling (characters & environments), animation, lighting, editing, cinematography, directing, storytelling, compositing and generally the eye for making our films look fantastic
They should be able to use the various software packages and have a thorough understanding of the technologies.
In addition to the above, artists must have;
art and design skills
creativity and imagination
awareness of colour, modelling and texturing techniques
attention to detail and observation skills
good communication skills
the ability to lead a team and work independently
ability to work to a style guide and storyboards
organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
3dsMax (Animation, Modelling, Characters, Mental Ray)
Photoshop
Premiere
Fusion prefered (or Similar)
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
Experience in either the games,films industry or similar is required. High competency in 3D Studio Max is vital. Experience and strong technical expertise in Mental Ray, Photoshop, Premiere, Compositing (Fusion prefered) is essential, with a proven ability in how to use these packages in all aspects of modelling, texturing, compositing and animation and editing fundamental.
Additional Information
– Candidates must have a flexible attitude towards working hours
– Some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time
– Candidates must be wiling to travel; visits to overseas studios may be required
