Senior Modelling Artist

Vfxwire; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vfxwire in Adelaide invites a Senior Modeller to join our 12-month contract in our studio. You will lead asset creation for VFX projects, ensuring top artistic and technical standards while integrating assets into our production pipeline.

You will mentor juniors, optimize workflows, and collaborate across teams to deliver assets on schedule and with high quality. This role requires strong Maya, ZBrush, and Linux-based production experience.

Qualifications

• Senior modelling experience in VFX, animation, games or related CG production.
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya with advanced asset development.
• Strong understanding of topology, UV layout, asset optimisation for rigging and look development.
• Advanced knowledge of modelling and sculpting tools including ZBrush, Mudbox, UVLayout and TopoGun.
• Solid understanding of rendering, compositing and related production tools including Nuke.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and develop production-focused solutions.
• Exceptional artistic judgement, attention to detail and understanding of form, shape and visual aesthetics.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills 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 meeting creative and technical requirements.
• - Collaborate with Supervisors, Artists and cross-functional departments to develop production-ready assets.
• - Drive modelling best practices for rigging, look development and rendering.
• - Contribute to problem-solving to improve quality, efficiency and outcomes.
• - Mentor junior artists and promote knowledge sharing.
• - Refine workflows with department leadership for efficiency and scalability.
• - Own workload planning, delivery, and communication to meet deadlines.
• - Champion collaboration and studio values.

Skills

Senior modelling

Autodesk Maya

Topology

UV layout

Look development

ZBrush

Mudbox

UVLayout

TopoGun

Nuke

Linux

Tools

Autodesk Maya

ZBrush

Mudbox

UVLayout

TopoGun

Nuke

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Modeller to join our team on a 12 month contract, in our Adelaide studio!

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.