Senior Modeller - Maya

Description

About Us

DHX Media’s animation studios are recognized worldwide for our diverse original properties and for our work on some of the top brands in children’s entertainment. Our staff can dig into a wide variety of projects, from action to comedy and preschool to tween, and they get to enjoy awesome benefits and company events while they’re at it. With some of Canada’s top artists, writers and producers on our team of 800+, our studios are bursting with creative energy. So what are you waiting for? Come join us!

About the Position

As a senior modeller you have exceptional skills and experience in modelling and texturing in Maya. You create characters, props and set models that accurately represent the artistic goals and story concepts of the production. You will be working in collaboration with the modelling and rigging team to create and deliver quality 3D models for DHX Media’s TV shows, which are loved by kids and admired by the industry worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Create geometry and UVs for assets (characters, props, sets, etc.) based on production guidelines
• Ensure modelling assets are delivered in the expected quality and technical requirements of the show
• Work and communicate with rigging team to ensure assets are built to achieve the intended animation performance requirements
• Work and communicate with shading teams to ensure assets meet their needs
• Modify and improve existing modelling assets when needed
• Ensure assets adhere to the established production guidelines and quality control
• Interpret and implement notes and feedback from directors and supervisors in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way         
• Meet production deadlines and maintain regular communication with the production team
• Mentor and support other members of the team
• Communicate with modeling supervisor and leads on concerns and production issues ahead of time
• Keep current on modelling techniques and technology
• Recommend any team training needs to modelling supervisor
• Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner
• Be a positive and creative force on the team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in animation or film industry
• Proficiency in Maya is a must
• Experience in Mudo and/or Zbrush is a benefit
• Experience with rigging and/or shading is a benefit
• Strong problem solving skills
• Able to take direction, collaborate, and be a team player
• Able to communicate in a professional and positive manner
• Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
• Encourage feedback and new initiatives
• Able to adapt to multiple show styles
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change

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