Character Modeler - Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAS benefits

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Character Modeling Artist to create production-ready models with strong proportions and clean topology. You will translate 2D designs into 3D space, focusing on stylized characters with high artistic appeal and production-ready topology.

The role requires 3+ years in a VFX or animated feature pipeline, proficiency in Maya and ZBrush, and experience with Marvelous Designer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience modelling within a VFX or Animated Feature pipeline.
• Proficiency with Maya and ZBrush.
• Experience with Marvelous Designer.
• Strong understanding of character appeal, silhouette, proportion, and shape language.
• Solid understanding of edge flow and polygon density.
• Solid understanding of the topology for static and deforming objects.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to abstract and interpret design down to its fundamentals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D designs and translate them into 3D space while maintaining the original artistic intent.
• Produce complex or stylised character models to a high standard with a strong understanding of appeal, silhouette, proportion, shape and scale.
• Produce accurate UVs for models for use in downstream departments.
• Produce highly optimised meshes with clean production-ready topology for downstream departments such as Rigging, Layout and Lighting.
• Ensure work is produced to a high standard within the scheduled timeframe and deadline.
• Maintain good communication with the Leadership team.

Skills

Character modelling

Stylized characters

Topology

UV mapping

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Marvelous Designer

Job description

About Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary

Are you interested in working on Netflix Animation Studios' next animated feature with our highly talented team of artists? We are looking for Character Modeling Artists who love building appealing stylised characters from strong proportions and clean forms to production-ready topology and UVs. Experience with Marvelous Designer is a plus. This role is focused on creating complete production-ready character models for our upcoming projects.

What You'll Do

Interpret 2D designs and translate them into 3D space while maintaining the original artistic intent. Produce complex or stylised character models to a high standard with a strong understanding of appeal, silhouette, proportion, shape and scale. Produce accurate UVs for models for use in downstream departments. Produce highly optimised meshes with clean production-ready topology that can be rendered and displayed efficiently for downstream departments such as Rigging, Layout and Lighting. Assume responsibility for ensuring assigned work is produced to the appropriate standard quality within the scheduled timeframe and deadline. Maintain good communication with the Leadership team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years' experience modelling within a VFX or Animated Feature pipeline
• Proficiency with Maya and ZBrush
• Experience with Marvelous Designer
• Strong understanding of character appeal, silhouette, proportion, and shape language
• Solid understanding of proper edge flow and polygon density
• Solid understanding of the topology for static and deforming objects
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to abstract and interpret design down to its fundamentals
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Location and Work Arrangements

This role is based out of Sydney, Australia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

Benefits

• NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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