Modeler

Description

The Molder is responsible for creating a variety of complex models, including characters, props and environments for an animation film that align with the artistic design/style of the film.

• Demonstrate understanding of design fundamentals/principles preparing and installing models for production.

• Demonstrate versatility in their ability to create a wide range of models from hard-edged to organic shapes.

• Create models that align with artistic design/style of film; interprets art reference/art direction.

• Works independently with minimal supervision.

• Prepares and installs technically clean models for production.

• Troubleshoots technical and creative problems.

• Demonstrate strategic thinking in various modeling approaches and apply tools effectively and creatively to models.

• Familiarity with the design rules and themes of the film currently assigned to and how to best apply them.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of common design components that make aesthetically pleasing models, i.e. balance, composition, shape/form, rhythm, etc

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in animation, vfx or game production

• Willingness to model characters, props and environments

• Solid communication, listening and presentation skills

• Good people skills; team player and a high level of professionalism

• Shows adaptability to new methods, techniques and tools, as well as adaptability to the show production pipeline/environment

• Eagerness to learn and willingness to hone own technical and creative skills

• Ability to take direction/feedback

• Able to meet or beat assignment deadlines

• Solution oriented; makes recommendations to improve modeling processes

• Strong working knowledge of Maya, Mudbox and Z-brush

• Understands the technical requirements of each model and how technical modeling decisions relate to other departments