- Oficina en Hillsboro, OR
General Summary
The VFX Modeler is responsible for creating character, prop, and set models that support the artistic goals and story concepts of the production.
Job Functions
- Create and maintain 3D models for use in production.
- Work with the Lead Environment Artist to help realize the aesthetic vision of the production.
- Work with scan data to reproduce or guide model aesthetics.
- Adjust UVs, topology of model deliverables, for downstream departments.
- Work with FX artists to produce specific geometry required for simulations.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the needs of all receiving departments.
- Meet deadlines established by Production Management.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of feature film or relevant industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects).
- Ability to use Maya for the creation of both hard surface and organic models.
- Experience with Zbrush.
- Understanding and experience in the creation and use of geometry assets, in a production setting, including optimization and LOD workflows.
- Knowledge of polygonal, Nurbs, and subdivision surface types.
- Life drawing and sculpting experience, a plus.
- Experience with SpeedTree, Marvelous Designer, Houdini, MOTO, Mudbox, Photoshop, Inventor, TogoGun, a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR
Salary
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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