Overview

3D Senior Character Modeler

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in the United States or British Columbia/Ontario if applying within Canada.

Our Vancouver location is currently seeking a 3D Senior Character Modeler to join our Character Development team.

The Senior Character Modeler reports to the Concept & Build Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Model/texture/shade/sculpt high quality hero creatures and characters assets
• Take point on character/creature design and development under the direction of Supervisors as needed
• Collaborate with rigging, animation, and CFX to create production ready assets
• Set up initial groom and cloth template
• Create posed and lit turn tables
• Work within the colour and lighting pipeline
• Ensure downstream pipeline needs are considered and assets are optimized for rendering
• Work to address notes
• Work to ensure internal and external deadlines and deliveries are met with budgeted hours
• Share knowledge and techniques with team members to improve overall team skills and asset quality.
• Apply secondary skillsets in other areas when waiting for character/creature assignment.
• Mentor other artists including juniors.

Qualifications:

• 5 yrs. minimum experience creating high resolution organic models.
• Strong knowledge of realistic anatomy of both bipeds and quadrupeds.
• Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox.
• Proficiency in Substance Painter and/or Mari
• Solid re-topologizing and UV skills a must.
• Photorealistic texturing experience
• Experience with photo-real VFX production work.
• Strong understanding of hair grooming methodologies.
• Excellent English communication skills both written & verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and follow through.
• Positive attitude, hard worker, flexible schedule for deliveries.
• Ability to communicate creative ideas fluidly
• Pro-active, highly motivated with a solid work ethic.
• Team player
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to keep up with fast pace and meet tight deadlines.
• Up-to-date reel showcasing required skill set.

Nice to have:

• Marvelous Designer
• Yeti
• Hard surface modeling experience
• Knowledge of V-ray
• Knowledge of UE4/5

Additional information

• Candidates MUST be located in the United States, British Columbia or Ontario. This is a remote (work from home) position.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive across our different openings we regret that only those selected to interview will be contact.