Production Coordinator - Subject Matter Expert, Digital Studios

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a 3D Coordinator (Lead) to manage 3D production processes and mentor a team of artists. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various 3D software and excellent leadership skills to enhance the production workflow. Join a collaborative environment where you can contribute to innovative e-commerce solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year leading a team as 3D Supervisor/Lead in VFX or gaming.
• 4+ years production experience in 3D domain.
• Excellent communication skills for technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3D production processes ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Lead a team to achieve KPI metrics.
• Train junior/senior artists in new production techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

3D Modeling

Texturing

VFX

Animation

Rendering

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

We are seeking a skilled 3D Coordinator (Lead) to act as a subject matter expert in 3D modeling, texturing, VFX, animations, rendering, compositing, and lighting, creating innovative 3D experiences for e-commerce. The 3D Coordinator will lead a team to meet KPI metrics, train junior and senior artists in new production techniques, and enhance their skills. The ideal candidate will excel in production environments, possess a strong knowledge of current tools and techniques, and positively impact the overall 3D production processes. They must be able to collaborate effectively within large, interdependent teams, balancing artistry, technical development, communication, and partnership.

Key job responsibilities
• Serve as the expert in 3D modeling, texturing, VFX, animations, rendering, compositing, and lighting.
• Oversee 3D production processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Lead a team to achieve KPI metrics.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Work effectively within large, interdependent teams.
• Balance artistry and technical development while maintaining clear communication and partnership.
• Train junior and senior artists in new production techniques.
• Support upskilling and knowledge enhancement for team members.
• Implement current tools and techniques to optimize workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in 3D production and propose solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in 3D technology.


About the team
• Serve as the expert in 3D modeling, texturing, VFX, animations, rendering, compositing, and lighting.
• Oversee 3D production processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Lead a team to achieve KPI metrics.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Work effectively within large, interdependent teams.
• Balance artistry and technical development while maintaining clear communication and partnership.
• Train junior and senior artists in new production techniques.
• Support upskilling and knowledge enhancement for team members.
• Implement current tools and techniques to optimize workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in 3D production and propose solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in 3D technology.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of experience leading a team as a 3D Supervisor/Lead in the VFX or gaming industry, with 4+ years of production experience in the 3D domain.
• Broad knowledge and experience with Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, and Photoshop, along with the ability to quickly learn new design-related software.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience building solutions for the 3D pipeline and establishing workflows as needed.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently or within a group, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in conveying technical concepts in a way that is easy for stakeholders with varying technical acumen to understand.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a photorealistic production environment, particularly with e-commerce clients.
• Knowledge of product photography and lighting techniques.
• Proven experience automating the creation of 3D models from various sources, including manual asset creation and Generative AI
• Knowledge of Generative AI application in 3D processes.
• Ability to present artistic work effectively in a portfolio.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative production setting.
• Innovative and self-directed mindset.

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