Senior Modelling Artist

Rising Sun Pictures; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Sun Pictures is seeking a Senior Modeller to join on a 12-month contract, commencing in the second half of 2026. You will lead the creation of high-quality 3D assets for major productions and collaborate across Supervisors, Artists and departments to deliver production-ready assets that integrate into the VFX pipeline.

You will drive modelling best practices, optimise assets for rigging and rendering, and mentor junior artists while contributing to workflow improvements and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior modelling role within VFX, animation, games or a related CG production environment.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya with advanced modelling and asset development capabilities.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV layout, asset optimisation and modelling requirements for rigging and look development.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard modelling and sculpting tools, including ZBrush, Mudbox, UVLayout and TopoGun.
• Solid understanding of rendering, compositing and related production tools, including working knowledge of Nuke.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and develop practical, production-focused solutions.
• Exceptional artistic judgement, attention to detail and understanding of form, shape and visual aesthetics.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Experience working within Linux-based production environments and familiarity with command-line workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-quality 3D assets that meet the creative vision and technical requirements of productions, consistently delivering work to the highest artistic and production standards.
• Collaborate closely with Supervisors, Artists and cross-functional departments to develop efficient, production-ready assets that integrate seamlessly throughout the VFX pipeline.
• Drive modelling best practices, ensuring assets are optimised for rigging, look development, rendering and downstream workflows.
• Contribute to creative and technical problem-solving, proactively identifying solutions that enhance quality, efficiency and project outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior artists, fostering skill development, knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with department leadership to refine workflows, improve production processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and scalability.
• Take ownership of workload planning, delivery and communication, ensuring deadlines, quality expectations and production priorities are consistently met.
• Champion collaboration, professionalism and studio values while contributing positively to team culture and project success

Skills

Senior modelling experience

Autodesk Maya

Asset development

Topology and UV layout

Sculpting tools knowledge

Nuke familiarity

Artistic judgement

Communication & collaboration

Linux-based workflows

Tools

ZBrush

Mudbox

UVLayout

TopoGun

Job description

For over three decades, Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) has been delighting and inspiring audiences worldwide with award-winning visual effects and is responsible for creating some of Hollywood’s most memorable screen moments.

RSP’s reputation and leadership makes it a trusted creative partner for major motion picture studios worldwide, with innovation a key component to RSP’s ongoing success.

RSP's recent work includes Sinners, Mickey 17, A Complete Unknown, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Knuckles, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Modeller to join our team on a 12 month contract, commencing in the second half of 2026!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-quality 3D assets that meet the creative vision and technical requirements of productions, consistently delivering work to the highest artistic and production standards.
• Collaborate closely with Supervisors, Artists and cross-functional departments to develop efficient, production-ready assets that integrate seamlessly throughout the VFX pipeline.
• Drive modelling best practices, ensuring assets are optimised for rigging, look development, rendering and downstream workflows.
• Contribute to creative and technical problem-solving, proactively identifying solutions that enhance quality, efficiency and project outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior artists, fostering skill development, knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with department leadership to refine workflows, improve production processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and scalability.
• Take ownership of workload planning, delivery and communication, ensuring deadlines, quality expectations and production priorities are consistently met.
• Champion collaboration, professionalism and studio values while contributing positively to team culture and project success

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in a senior modelling role within VFX, animation, games or a related CG production environment.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya, with advanced modelling and asset development capabilities.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV layout, asset optimisation and modelling requirements for rigging and look development.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard modelling and sculpting tools, including ZBrush, Mudbox, UVLayout and TopoGun.
• Solid understanding of rendering, compositing and related production tools, including working knowledge of Nuke.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and develop practical, production-focused solutions.
• Exceptional artistic judgement, attention to detail and understanding of form, shape and visual aesthetics.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Experience working within Linux-based production environments and familiarity with command-line workflows.