Hard surface modellers are responsible for the production of highly accurate and efficient CG models for use in high-end visual effects films. Modellers will work from reference which may include photographs, scan data, blueprints and/or concept designs. Modellers work closely with Texture Artists in order to produce models and UVs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Creating models as briefed and/or in line with reference materials

• Understanding and following outlined naming conventions

• Presenting models for progress review to Leads, Supervisors and clients

• Ensuring consistency of UV mapping

• Communicating with other departments and production in order to ensure that the model meets relevant requirements

• Making changes or updates to models as required

• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines

• Staying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality

Essential Skills:

• Relevant working experience of 4 years and above in high end VFX projects in a global studio

• A good working knowledge of Maya

• Creative, resourceful and with strong spatial awareness

• Very strong polygonal subdivision modelling skills

• Efficient with layout of UVs and awareness of texture requirements

• Able to interpret and follow reference material to create clean, highly detailed and accurate models

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to organise own workflow in a meticulous manner

• Able to work well within a team

Desirable Skills:

• Creative conceptual sculpting

• Knowledge of anatomy

• Experience with Mudbox and/or zBrush

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