Character Modellers

Weta FX is currently taking applications from experienced Character Modellers to join our team.

The Models department is responsible for the creation of digital assets across all shows.

These tasks include character, digital double, organic models, hard surface models, environments, hi-res models for displacement map extraction, low-resolution models for previs or crowd simulation, shot sculpting, fur, hair and costume creation using Marvelous Designer.

Our Successful Character Modeller Will

Have an impressive reel showing a range of digital double and character work, matching photographic and art references.

Understand good topology practices within a VFX character pipeline.

Have a good understanding of anatomy.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience using Maya in a production environment (Maya knowledge is considered a must).

Have experience with Mudbox or Z-Brush.

Be comfortable taking direction and working independently while being an effective team player.

Have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Understand Linux desktop and system commands to perform daily tasks comfortably.

Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Be a clear and confident communicator.

Experience That Would Also Be Beneficial

Good knowledge of UV workflow.

Ability to script in MEL and / or Python.

Wardrobe and costume experience creation using Marvelous Designer.

Shot sculpting experience.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Location : Wellington, Melbourne or Vancouver.

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionDesign, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

IndustriesEntertainment Providers

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