VFX Roto Team Lead

VFX Roto Team Lead Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a VFX Roto Team Lead to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Able to deliver the highest quality of roto both character and inorganic objects to meet the client expectations;
  • Coach and mentor other Roto artists using the latest techniques to grow their skillset and the quality of work in the studio as a whole;
  • Tutor and train Junior Artists as required;
  • Work with Production helping to breakdown task requirements and assign shots to artists;
  • Able to correctly identify the motion blur and make sure that the rotos will work for the compositors;
  • Perform the highest level of QC to make sure that the client requirements are met;
  • Complete assigned tasks effectively; able to troubleshoot and QA own work to the highest quality.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Roto Artist in a VFX Production environment. Experience working on international projects is a plus;
  • Excellent leadership, communication and problem solving skills;
  • At least one year of experience in a Lead role;
  • Innate desire to stay informed of current technologies;
  • Expert knowledge of Silhouette and good knowledge of Nuke to make sure that the templates are accurate;
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a keen eye for detail;
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production;
  • A degree or diploma in computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • A team-oriented mentality with a ‘get it done’ attitude;
  • An ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment;
  • An ability to take direction and implement feedback with a positive attitude;
  • Approachable, proactive, and accommodating attitude.