Modeler (Temporary)

1 Day ago • All levels • 3D Art • $89,236 PA - $134,274 PA

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Job Description

Method Studios seeks a temporary Modeler for its VFX department in Santa Monica, CA (remote or on-site). The role involves creating accurate and efficient 3D models within project deadlines, adhering to technical standards, and collaborating effectively with supervisors and leads. Responsibilities include model creation, timely task completion, standard refinement, following directions, ensuring model accuracy, understanding design requirements, and reporting technical issues. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a similar role, strong skills in Zbrush, Mari, Maya, and knowledge of displacement and normal map generation. Teamwork, organizational skills, and communication are essential.
Must have:
  • Zbrush and Mari expertise
  • Maya experience
  • Displacement/normal map knowledge
  • Timely task completion
  • Teamwork and communication
Good to have:
  • Houdini knowledge
  • Scripting abilities
Perks:
  • Health, retirement, and insurance benefits (for eligible employees)

Business Unit: Method Studios
Position: Modeler
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Remote or On-Site)
*Pay Range: $54.23 - $81.35 Hourly


 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Method Studios currently has openings for a project hire Modeler to work on projects within our VFX department. This position will be located in Santa Monica.

As a Company 3/Method Inc Modeler, you will help create and design accurate and efficient models in the assigned time frame as outlined by the project schedule. You will exhibit a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgment.
 

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Create models as required by the project;
  • Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner;
  • Set and refine technical standards for modelers to achieve;
  • Follow Supervisor and Lead directions, ensuring models created are accurate and effective; Fully comprehend the requirements on the designs thereby creating models true to their designs; Be capable of taking direction and criticism well;
  • Report technical and other potential problems to Leads and Supervisors in a timely fashion.

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • Previous experience in a similar role;
  • Wide knowledge of Zbrush and Mari;
  • Good knowledge of displacement map and normal map generation; Experience and knowledge of Maya;
  • The ability to multitask and prioritize;
  • Excellence as a team player;
  • Solid organizational skills;
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Houdini; Scripting Abilities


ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs. 

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by April 16, 2025.

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$89.2K - $134.3K/yr (Outscal est.)
$111.8K/yr avg.
Santa Monica, California, United States

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About The Company

Company 3 is a comprehensive postproduction facility for features, episodic, commercials, and music videos. Known for its creative color artistry, pioneering technology, and global reach, Company 3 is trusted to deliver a quality product every time. It is home to one of the largest and most talented pools of colorists and visual effects artists working in post-production today with a client list that includes many of the most respected and talented film and entertainment professionals in the industry.


Company 3 offers solutions-based services ranging from color correction, Digital Intermediate (DI), and file-based workflows to visual effects and online services. Through its virtual outposts, Company 3 Colorists are available to clients around the world.

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