TL;DR

3D Character Modelling Lead (Gamedev): Overseeing the daily operations of the modeling team, including mentoring, management, and training with an accent on creating organic and hard surface models faithful to the production's style. Focus on ensuring digital assets meet studio standards and supporting dialogue with other crew members, such as Surfacing Lead, Technical Directors, Riggers and Animators.

Location: Must be onsite in Madrid and have a Spanish work permit. Hybrid working mode with two days remote a week.

Company

%hirify_global% is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling.

What you will do

Oversee the daily operations of the modeling team.
Mentor, manage, develop, train, and evaluate modeling team members.
Create, review, and maintain various assets, responding to guidance from the Asset Supe and Client.
Construct organic and hard surface models in Maya, ensuring efficient geometry and appropriate detail.
Ensure digital assets meet studio standards for appearance, user friendliness, performance, and robustness.
Support dialogue with other crew members, including Surfacing Lead, Technical Directors, Riggers, and Animators.

Requirements

Take direction from a Supervisor and work autonomously.
Be adaptable, flexible, and responsive to changes.
Complete tasks within production deadlines for yourself and your team.
Ensure the Client’s vision for characters, environments, and props is realized.
Fast problem-solving and implementation of solutions.
Must be onsite in Madrid and have a Spanish work permit.

Culture & Benefits

Hybrid working mode with two days remote a week.
Dogs are welcome at work.
Career development is supported with training opportunities.
The company has a full slate and plans for international expansion.
The culture is inclusive and welcoming.