Character Modeler

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom DNEG DNEG Group Full time

At DNEG, we're looking for a skilled Character Modeler to join our team in creating high-level VFX content.

Company Overview

We're a global visual effects company that helps bring iconic stories to life. Our team of artists and technicians collaborate to deliver breathtaking visuals that captivate audiences worldwide.

Salary

The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $185,000, determined by function, department, level, and location. This figure takes into account external market data collected through third-party surveys.

Job Description

The Character Modeler will be responsible for delivering outstanding models both creatively and technically. You'll work closely with our CG Supervisor/Creature and Faces leads to ensure the quality and technical viability of character models for production. Your expertise in traditional sculpting techniques using digital tools like Maya or Z-brush will enable you to create unique CG character models from provided reference material.

You'll need to demonstrate exceptional understanding of anatomy and possess strong communication skills to effectively translate your ideas, suggestions, and questions with other members of the team. Additionally, you'll be required to submit work to dailies, attend production reviews, receive artistic and technical feedback, and address notes while staying true to anatomy and reference materials.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Deliver high-quality character models that meet production requirements.
  2. Collaborate with the CG team to ensure seamless integration of character models into larger scenes.
  3. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy to create realistic character models.
  4. Work closely with the Creature and Faces leads to achieve desired results.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  1. Production experience as a character modeler for high-level VFX content.
  2. Proficiency in traditional sculpting techniques using digital tools like Maya or Z-brush.
  3. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  4. Able to adapt to changing project requirements and briefs.
Benefits

This unionized position comes with a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE, offering benefits such as job security, fair compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. As a unionized employee, you'll be required to join the union and contribute union dues once the collective agreement is in place.



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