Character Modellers

30 Minutes ago • All levels
Character Art

Job Description

Wētā FX is seeking experienced Character Modellers to join their Models department. The role involves creating digital assets including characters, digital doubles, organic and hard surface models, environments, and high-resolution models for displacement maps. Candidates must demonstrate strong Maya, Mudbox/Z-Brush skills, good anatomy knowledge, and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities, contributing to a diverse and inclusive team.
Good To Have:
  • Good knowledge of UV workflow
  • Ability to script in MEL and/or Python
  • Wardrobe and costume experience creation using Marvelous Designer
  • Shot sculpting experience
Must Have:
  • Create an impressive reel showcasing digital double and character work, matching photographic and art references
  • Apply good topology practices within a VFX character pipeline
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of anatomy
  • Utilize Maya effectively in a production environment
  • Possess experience with Mudbox or Z-Brush
  • Be comfortable taking direction and working independently while being an effective team player
  • Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Understand Linux desktop and system commands to perform daily tasks comfortably
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Be a clear and confident communicator

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Wētā FX is currently taking applications from experienced Character Modellers to join our team.

The Models department here at Wētā FX is responsible for the creation of the digital assets across all shows. These tasks include character, digital double, organic models, hard surface models, environments, hi-res models for displacement map extraction, low resolution models for previs or crowd simulation, shot sculpting, fur, hair and costume creation using Marvelous Designer.

Our Successful Character Modeller will:

  • Have an impressive reel showing a range of digital double and character work, matching photographic and art references
  • Understand good topology practices within a VFX character pipeline
  • Have a good understanding of anatomy
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience using Maya in a production environment (please note that due to our pipeline Maya knowledge is considered a must).
  • Have experience with Mudbox or Z-Brush
  • Be comfortable taking direction and working independently while being an effective team player
  • Have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Understand Linux desktop and system commands to perform daily tasks comfortably
  • Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Be a clear and confident communicator

Experience that would also be beneficial:

  • Good knowledge of UV workflow
  • An ability to script in MEL and/or Python
  • Wardrobe and costume experience creation using Marvelous Designer
  • Shot sculpting experience

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at recruitment@wetafx.co.nz.

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