Funko Dojo

3D Sculptor

3D Sculptor needed for Funko Pop! figures. Must have ZBrush expertise, strong portfolio, and understanding of Funko style.

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 Description Funko Overview Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters. But what does Funko do? Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world. The Sculptor takes initiative to hone their understanding of the Funko brand esthetic as they work on various product lines. This role generates 3D assets for a variety of product lines exclusively in ZBrush. This job requires daily interaction with other Designers, Sculptors, Packaging Artists and Project Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient production of all Funko toys and collectibles. They need to possess a solid understanding of the Funko rules and stylization when creating their products and will require minimal art direction when doing so. The Sculptor possesses basic understanding of factory limitations and molding process in toy collectible creation. The Sculptor will report to the Senior Manager of Sculpting and they will work together with the Sculpt Lead to achieve creative and artistic goals. What You’ll Do <ul><li>Solid understanding of the different Funko brands and form factors </li><li>Capability to carry a product all the way through the production process of toys and collectibles across all Funko lines </li><li>Create 3D assets of product using ZBrush with advanced artistic and technical proficiency in the software within a rapid timeline while requiring minimal oversight by Sculpt leads </li><li>Strong research and planning skills and the ability to apply these to ongoing Funko projects </li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a variety of people across multiple teams, including designers and production managers to ensure the quality of product </li><li>Begin to focus on basic understanding of molding and figure production </li><li>Ability to multitask with strong organizational skills and the capability of managing multiple projects simultaneously </li></ul>
What You’ll Bring <ul><li>Ability to manage a large and diverse workload </li><li>Possess creative vision, strategic thinking, organization and interpersonal communication skills </li><li>3-5 years of related experience as a Digital Sculptor </li><li>Personal investment in performing and developing an ongoing role in a toys &amp; collectibles team </li><li>Excellent ability to interpret 2D concepts and translate them into 3D sculpts</li><li>Advanced sculpting proficiency in ZBrush </li><li>Basic to intermediate proficiency in Photoshop </li><li>A strong portfolio with varied design styles showcasing the ability to sculpt with posing, clean forms, and appeal.</li><li>Digital Art education or equivalent experience </li></ul>
Salary Information The base pay range for this position in the selected city is $27.69 - $34.62 hourly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives. What Funko Offers Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel! Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally What Funko Offers Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel! Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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