Total 7 2d artist job vacancies in Others category in Mumbai

Job Title: SENIOR CHARACTER ARTIST

**Note**: Final Designation/Level will be decided based on the relevant experience and interview ratings. 

JOB SUMMARY:
As a Senior character artist, you will need to solve a wide range of problems with well-rounded experience across multiple disciplines, with specialization in character production workflow. you will be working under the direct responsibility of the Lead Art and interacting closely with the Producer and the Art Director, you will be responsible on collaboration and report to the Lead artist as a team as monthly content pushes and reaches milestone.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create realistic/stylized 3D models and textures including characters, creatures and accessories and work efficiently and effectively within the technical constraints of production.

• Consistently refine one’s own artistic abilities and learn new software packages and in-house tools.
• Work closely with other departments (designers, artists, and technical artists) to ensure art assets are working well and create a great player experience.
• Support the lead in training, creating workflow documentation and scheduling tasks.
• Mentor and train other 3D artists.

THE PROFESSIONAL VALUE YOU BRING:

• A Graduation / Diploma / Degree in Fine-arts/ graphic-design, videogame development or equivalent training.
• 5-7 yrs. of development experience, ideally having shipped console AAA titles as a character artist.
• Proficient knowledge of 3DSMax/Maya, Painter, Photoshop, and hand-painted textures.
• Exceptional sculpting abilities in Zbrush and deep knowledge of marvelous designer/cloth sculpting or simulation along with hair and fur subsystem (Xgen, Houdini).
• Capable of working in other art disciplines (Environment, Animation etc.) and other Engine technologies (Unreal Engine, Unity etc.).
• Good understanding of human anatomy, Topology & Joint’s functionality.
• Complete understanding of all current generation production workflows including PBR workflow/Lighting pipeline and shader tools.
• Ability to work in engine toolsets, defined asset workflows and contribute to overall character department goals and working practices.
• Monitor the quality of outsourced character assets to ensure technical and artistic integrity.
• Work closely with other departments, suggest ideas and solutions for making a better game.
• Aesthetic ability to improve details with minimal concept and art direction.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating game art with processes and techniques used.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Working knowledge of Houdini.
• Good sketching and drawing skills.
• Remarkable organizational skills, a good mentor for juniors, research oriented & self-driven.
• English language proficiency (spoken & written).
• Experience with version control and bug tracking software.
• Fair knowledge of scripting, tool implementation and deployment.

THE PERSONAL VALUE YOU BRING:

• Enthusiasm in learning and using new technologies and adaptability.
• Positive influence and leadership skills.
• Considerable understanding of video games and broad video game culture.
• Sense of ownership and foresee the risks and delay.
• Strong technical skills and ability to write technical documentations
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and to make timely well thought decisions.
• Sense of humor, positive approach and working well within a team.
• Self-motivated and agile.

UBISOFT OFFERS:

• International game projects & IP’s.
• Access to cutting-edge hardware.
• Work life balance.
• Experience using hottest internally developed game engines.
• Proficient and fun to work with colleagues.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Modelling Artist specializing in environment creation for our VFX pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of form, structure, and silhouette in modelling, and the ability to produce high-quality assets that meet the creative and technical requirements of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environment Modelling: Create highly detailed and realistic environment models, including buildings, landscapes, and other environmental elements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the VFX Supervisor, Art Directors, and other departments to ensure that models meet the creative vision and technical standards.
• Texturing: Collaborate with the texturing team to ensure models are properly textured and meet the project’s visual requirements.
• Optimization: Optimize models for various production needs, ensuring they are efficient for rendering and integration into the pipeline.
• Problem Solving: Address technical challenges related to modelling and provide solutions that adhere to project timelines and quality standards.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior artists, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively to the team.
• Quality Control: Review and ensure the quality of assets produced, maintaining a high standard of work throughout the production process.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for modelling processes and techniques to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in environment modelling for VFX, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality environment models.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard modelling software such as Maya, ZBrush, and Blender. Experience with other relevant tools like Houdini is a plus.
• Artistic Skills: Strong artistic skills with a solid understanding of form, structure, and detail in modelling.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of VFX pipelines and workflows, including experience with UV mapping, texture baking, and shader development.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce highly realistic models that meet the creative and technical requirements of the project.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines while maintaining a high standard of work.

Preferred Skills:

• Leadership: Previous experience in a senior or lead role, with the ability to manage and mentor a team of artists.
• Creativity: A creative mindset with the ability to contribute to the overall visual direction of the project.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and creative challenges efficiently.

At Jellyfish Pictures, we foster a community of diverse talent to create engaging worlds. We empower our employees to think creatively and collaboratively to achieve common goals. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that you can focus on your passion in a supportive environment conducive to growth. We're currently pursuing B Corp certification and offer a range of social events, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives to support our team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a recruitment process based solely on merit, without bias towards ethnicity, age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, religion, or any other protected category.

Please do let us know which method of communication works best for you in the questions included in the application, as well as highlighting whether you require any reasonable adjustments to the screening or interview process.

If you would like to keep up to date with all our vacancies, information on projects we are working and want to become part of our wider talent community, please feel free to opt in to our quarterly recruitment newsletter the JellyGram using the below email

optin@jellyfishpictures.co.uk

About Us:

Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures has evolved from a "two-man band" into an internationally recognized operation. Renowned for our world-class animation and VFX, we've garnered multiple awards, including EMMY, BAFTA, and VES Awards, among others.

We are seeking a skilled and creative Mid-Level FX Artist specializing in fluid and crowd simulation to join our VFX pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in creating realistic and dynamic visual effects, with expertise in simulating fluids and crowds for various projects. This role requires a strong understanding of simulation techniques and a passion for delivering high-quality visual effects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fluid Simulation: Develop and implement fluid simulations using industry-standard software to create realistic water, lava, and other fluid effects. Ensure simulations integrate seamlessly with other VFX elements and live-action footage.
• Crowd Simulation: Create and manage crowd simulations, including the setup and integration of crowd behaviours and interactions. Utilize tools and techniques to produce dynamic and believable crowd effects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the VFX Supervisor, FX Lead, and other team members to ensure that simulations meet the creative and technical standards of the project.
• Problem Solving: Address technical challenges related to fluid and crowd simulations, providing innovative solutions that adhere to project timelines and quality requirements.
• Optimization: Optimize simulation workflows to improve performance and reduce render times. Ensure that simulations are efficient and suitable for integration into the VFX pipeline.
• Feedback Implementation: Incorporate feedback from supervisors and peers to refine and enhance simulation work. Adapt to changes in project requirements and adjust simulations as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of simulation processes, including technical setups, workflows, and any issues encountered. Share knowledge and best practices with the team.

• Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in FX artistry with a focus on fluid and crowd simulation. A strong portfolio showcasing relevant work in these areas is required.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in industry-standard simulation software such as Houdini, Maya, and other relevant tools. Experience with rendering engines and compositing software is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of simulation techniques, including fluid dynamics, crowd behavior, and integration with other VFX elements. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges.
• Artistic Skills: Ability to create visually compelling and realistic effects that align with the creative vision of the project. Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for realism in simulations.
• Communication: Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment. Ability to take and incorporate feedback constructively.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.

Preferred Skills:

• Creativity: A creative mindset with the ability to contribute to the overall visual direction of the project.
• Leadership: Previous experience leading simulation projects or mentoring junior artists is a plus.

At Jellyfish Pictures, we foster a community of diverse talent to create engaging worlds. We empower our employees to think creatively and collaboratively to achieve common goals. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that you can focus on your passion in a supportive environment conducive to growth. We're currently pursuing B Corp certification and offer a range of social events, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives to support our team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a recruitment process based solely on merit, without bias towards ethnicity, age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, religion, or any other protected category.

Please do let us know which method of communication works best for you in the questions included in the application, as well as highlighting whether you require any reasonable adjustments to the screening or interview process.

If you would like to keep up to date with all our vacancies, information on projects we are working and want to become part of our wider talent community, please feel free to opt in to our quarterly recruitment newsletter the JellyGram using the below email

optin@jellyfishpictures.co.uk

About Us:

Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures has evolved from a "two-man band" into an internationally recognized operation. Renowned for our world-class animation and VFX, we've garnered multiple awards, including EMMY, BAFTA, and VES Awards, among others.

We are looking for talented and motivated Mid-Level Modelling Artists specializing in environment creation for our VFX pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in modelling, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to produce high-quality assets that align with the creative and technical requirements of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environment Modelling: Create detailed and realistic environment models, including buildings, landscapes, and other environmental elements.
• Collaboration: Work with the VFX Supervisor, Art Directors, and other team members to ensure that models meet the creative vision and technical standards.
• Texturing: Assist the texturing team to ensure models are properly textured and meet the project’s visual requirements.
• Optimization: Optimize models for various production needs, ensuring they are efficient for rendering and integration into the pipeline.
• Problem Solving: Address technical challenges related to modelling and provide solutions that adhere to project timelines and quality standards.
• Quality Control: Review and ensure the quality of assets produced, maintaining a high standard of work throughout the production process.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in environment modelling for VFX, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality environment models.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in industry-standard modelling software such as Maya, ZBrush, and Blender. Experience with other relevant tools like Houdini is a plus.
• Artistic Skills: Strong artistic skills with a solid understanding of form, structure, and detail in modelling.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of VFX pipelines and workflows, including experience with UV mapping, texture baking, and shader development.
• Communication: Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce highly realistic models that meet the creative and technical requirements of the project.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines while maintaining a high standard of work.

Preferred Skills:

• Creativity: A creative mindset with the ability to contribute to the overall visual direction of the project.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and creative challenges efficiently.

At Jellyfish Pictures, we foster a community of diverse talent to create engaging worlds. We empower our employees to think creatively and collaboratively to achieve common goals. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that you can focus on your passion in a supportive environment conducive to growth. We're currently pursuing B Corp certification and offer a range of social events, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives to support our team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a recruitment process based solely on merit, without bias towards ethnicity, age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, religion, or any other protected category.

Please do let us know which method of communication works best for you in the questions included in the application, as well as highlighting whether you require any reasonable adjustments to the screening or interview process.

If you would like to keep up to date with all our vacancies, information on projects we are working and want to become part of our wider talent community, please feel free to opt in to our quarterly recruitment newsletter the JellyGram using the below email

optin@jellyfishpictures.co.uk

About Us:

Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures has evolved from a "two-man band" into an internationally recognized operation. Renowned for our world-class animation and VFX, we've garnered multiple awards, including EMMY, BAFTA, and VES Awards, among others.

• Create and deliver paintwork and roto to the high creative and technical standard expected in a high-performing professional 2D team.
• Create and deliver motion paintwork including, but not limited to, complex rig removal, tracking marker removal, and cosmetic fixes.
• Work with your Lead to maintain and improve solid production workflows. Focus on reducing the time taken to complete repetitive or complex tasks.
• Iterate your work as required by your Lead or Head of Department. Expect additional delegated tasks by them. Adapt work according to the changing needs of developing briefs.
• Actively mentor and develop less experienced team members.
• Diagnose and resolve issues within your Silhouette or Nuke set up, and work in a manner that allows other team members to pick up your work if necessary.
• Adapt your prep setups as the brief evolves, diagnosing and resolving any issues with your own Silhouette or Nuke set up.
• Review and QC your work for internal and external delivery ensuring it hits creative and technical notes.
• Contribute to creative and technical conversations, with a view to raising the quality level of the final image.
• Manage your workload effectively and advise your Lead and Production team of any obstacles which may affect delivery quality, timeliness or budget.
• Promote a collaborative and enjoyable workplace influencing morale, fostering purposeful discussions and a positive work ethic.

• Excellent rotoscoping skills with the ability to handle difficult to extremely difficult roto tasks.
• Good in Motion Blur roto, Manual roto in Silhouette and tracking.
• Troubleshoot and solve creative & technical issues.
• Manage time, expectations and resources to meet deadlines.
• Attend reviews and team meetings as required.

As an Artist Support Specialist, you will work directly with TuneCore artists to help them distribute their music online, answer their questions, and resolve any issues they have about their service. In this role, you will primarily support our growing India market:

• Answer customer emails, DMs, and phone calls to help artists distribute their music, and to use other TuneCore services

• Resolve issues and questions customers have about TuneCore products and services

• Work within TuneCore’s administrative system to update and correct account issues; cancel account content as needed

• Product account management

• Provide reporting on customer and product issues

• Work with a team on special projects as needed

• Report technical and communication issues in order to better service TuneCore artists

• Perform other duties as assigned by management