Character/Creature Artist

Description

Mr. X is looking for a talented Character/Creature Artist to join our award winning team. Apply today to join our crew! 

Job Description 

• Perform tasks such as 3D modeling, texturing and lookdev using reference material as it pertains to character development.
• Work closely with the animators and riggers to develop a characters look.
• Engage at every stage of production including generating original concepts and designs, pre-visualization of complicated sequences and research and development.
• Working closely with CG Supervisors to determine best approach to solve technical challenges and develop final look.·          

Requirements

• A strong understanding of artistic anatomy and form, both human and creature.
• An understanding, and knowledge of, tool sets available for digital character creation. ie: Cloth Systems, Muscle Systems, Hair Systems, Subsurface Shading, FACT Blendshapes, etc.
• Strong artistic aptitude with a discipline in hyperrealism as opposed to perceptual representationalism.
• A full working knowledge of modeling in Maya is required.
• Ability to deliver a model with clean topology and strong UV layout skills for texturing.
• Ability to work with Z-brush and/or Mudbox.
• Ability to work with 3D scan data.
• A full working knowledge of Photoshop basics.
• Mari Experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Houdini would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Linux would be an advantage.
• 3+ years of experience Modeling for Feature Films is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of lighting techniques is an advantage. 

Studio Location

720 King Street W, 10th Floor

Toronto, ON

M5V 2T3

•     Benefits after 3 months! (contracts must be 6 months or longer to be eligible)
•     Studio is located in a great area
•     Breakfast Mondays
•     Yoga Thursdays
•     Bike racks available in the studio
•     Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) visits to the studio
•     Fun place to work! We have a “Fun Committee”!
•     We pay overtime!
•     Amazing artists and production team

How to Apply

To apply please visit www.mrxfx.com/careers/

We thank all applicants but we will only contact those candidates who will be moving forward in the recruitment process.