VFX Environment Modeler

2 Months ago • 3 Years +

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VFX Environment Modeler with 3+ years' experience in Maya for hard surface and organic models. Strong understanding of geometry assets and Zbrush. Experience with Python, MEL, or HScript a plus.

About the job

General Summary

The VFX Environment Modeler is responsible for creating CG environments and models that support the artistic goals and story concepts of the production.

Job Functions

Create and maintain 3D models for use in production.

Work with Environment Lead to help realize the aesthetic vision of the production.

Work with scan and survey data to reproduce or guide model aesthetic.

Adjust UVs and topology of model deliverables for downstream departments.

Ensure all deliverables meet the needs of all receiving departments.

Strictly follow quality standards established by Environments team.

Meet deadlines as established by production.

Participate in review session on a consistent basis.

Qualifications

3+ years’ of feature film or relevant industry experience (CG and/or VFX).

Ability using Maya for the creation of both hard surface and organic models.

Understanding and experience in the creation and use of geometry assets in a production setting.

Knowledge of polygonal, Nurbs, and subdivision surface types.

Experience with Zbrush.

Familiarity with scripting in Python, MEL, or HScript, a plus.

Experience with Houdini, Speedtree, MODO, Mudbox, Photoshop, Inventor, TogoGun, a plus.

Life drawing and sculpting experience, a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.

Location

On-site in Hillsboro, OR

Salary

Salary Is Commensurate With Skills And Experience.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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About The Company

LAIKA Studios

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Located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA was awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscar® for its innovation in 3D printing in 2016. Its five films - Missing Link (2019); Kubo and the Two Strings (2016); The Boxtrolls (2014); ParaNorman (2012), and Coraline (2009) - were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards as Outstanding Animated Film. Missing Link was the first LAIKA film to win the Golden Globe® for Best Animated Feature and was awarded two Visual Effects Society (VES) awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature and Outstanding Animated Character, and received seven Annie Award nominations. Kubo received a second Oscar® nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects and won the BAFTA Award, as well as three Annie Awards, the National Board of Review's Best Animated Feature citation, and 19 regional and critics’ group awards. The Boxtrolls earned Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Award nominations and 13 Annie Award nominations, more than any other film that year. ParaNorman garnered BAFTA, Critics’ Choice, and GLAAD Media Award nominations, won two Annie Awards, and was cited as the year’s best animated film by 14 critics’ groups. Coraline earned Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice nominations and was named one of the year’s 10 Best Films by the American Film Institute (AFI). For more information, visit http://www.LAIKA.com.