Character Modeler

7 Months ago • 10 Years + • Character Art • $31,200 PA - $480,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

FromSoftware is seeking a skilled Character Modeler to join their team in Tokyo. Responsibilities include modeling and texturing characters and robots, potentially involving rigging, animation, and even game event creation (camera work). Candidates should be adept at translating 2D concepts into 3D, replicating original movement, and creating dynamic visuals within the constraints of real-time rendering. Proficiency in 3DS Max is required, while experience with other 3D software is a plus. A university degree or 10 years of experience in art or graphic design is necessary. The role offers a competitive salary (260,000+ yen/month for regular employees, 400,000+ yen/month for independent contractors), benefits, and flexible working hours.
Must have:
  • 3D modeling and texturing
  • 2D to 3D conversion
  • Movement replication in 3D
  • Real-time rendering expertise
  • 3DS Max proficiency
  • 10 years experience or degree
Good to have:
  • Rigging and animation
  • Game event creation
  • Experience with other 3D software
Perks:
  • Flexible work hours
  • Twice yearly bonus (regular employees)
  • Weekends off
  • National holidays off
  • Summer vacation
  • New Year's vacation
  • Paid vacation

Job Details

  1. Responsibilities

    • Modeling and texturing characters or robots

    • Carrying out other tasks depending on experience and/or skills

    • Modeling, rigging and animation

    • Creating game events (directing camera work, etc.)

  2. Qualifications

    • Ability to reform 2D setup screen into 3D

    • Ability to reproduce an original piece's movement in 3D

    • Ability to use camera work while considering real-time rendering

    • Dynamic and appealing rendering skills

    • High attention to detail

    • Either a graduation certificate from university (graduate school), or 10 years work experience relating to art or graphic design.

      (Any period of time studying art or graphic design at school may be included under work experience.)

    • 3D graphics creating experience with any software is acceptable.
      (However, you will be required to use 3DS Max at work.)
    • Please check here for previous development examples:

  3. Type of Employment

    Regular employee (with a 3 month probationary period) or independent contractor.

    We will offer suggestions about the employment type after considering your skills and application.

  4. Work Location

    FromSoftware head office (Kita-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku)

  5. Salary

    Regular employee

    260,000+ yen/month (fixed)

    (Determined based on experience and/or skills)

    • Website updated in November 2022 to reflect adjustments to base salary from October 2022

    [Bonus] Twice a year

    Independent contractor

    400,000+ yen/month (fixed)

    (Determined based on experience and/or skills)

    [Bonus] None

  6. Holidays

    Regular employee

    Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, summer vacation, New Year's vacation, special leave for marriages and funerals, paid vacation

    Independent contractor

    Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays

    Other days off can be taken after consulting the appropriate staff

  7. Office Hours

    Flexible work hours around 8 hours from 10 am

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