Character Modellers

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

The Models department here at Weta FX is responsible for the creation of the 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 (please note that due to our pipeline 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

An 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!

At Weta FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated.

We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we're striving to build a workplace experience that's second to none.

Here at Weta FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us.

If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at

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