Digital Sculptor

Job Summary:
The Disney Live Entertainment-Digital Design Studio digitally designs costumes, stage and Attraction set pieces, parade floats, props, Animatronics figures, etc., domestically & internationally, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Digital Sculptor to join the Disney Live Entertainment Digital Design Studio team.

This position will report to the Manager-Costuming Innovation Center.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver digital sculpts to project teams as required, including honest conversations with project teams on deliverables related to creative, schedule, and budget
• Independently partner with Project Teams on design intent, effectively resolving issues/concerns with digital assets and prioritizing deliverables to meet project needs and objectives
• Visualize and efficiently digitally sculpt organic figures and/or modeling at times on the fly in meetings
• Design, develop, and produce high quality digital sculpts, both artistically and technically, ensuring mesh makeup of files seamlessly migrates to production

Basic Qualifications:
• Ability to work independently while striving for an integrated design experience with multiple disciplines, always with an eye toward demands of the final product
• Ability to work very efficiently in ZBrush and/or animation/modeling software
• Organized in the practical and digital realms
• Ability to strive for an integrated design experience with multiple disciplines
• Expertise in traditional and digital sculpting
• Innate curiosity to problem solve, and learn new approaches from design styles and creative approaches to software packages that increase productivity
• Ability to anticipate project milestones with the ability to proactively and professionally communicate issues and concerns to the appropriate parties
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a cross-functional fast-paced project environment
• Always have an eye on future technologies and how they may, or may not improve the ability to digitally sculpt/design

Preferred Qualifications:
• Highly self-motivated & positive
• Ability to independently seek out information and learning opportunities

Required Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Traditional/Digital Sculpting or equivalent experience

Preferred Education
• Masters Degree in Traditional/Digital Sculpting or equivalent experience

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.