3D Modeler

Sony Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Metro Vancouver is seeking Modelers to create and build computer-generated 3D models. Candidates should have knowledge of software such as Maya and scripting abilities. Successful applicants will be able to provide a demo reel showcasing their artistic and technical experience. This is a project-based, full-time position in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to create and build 3D models.
• Must provide a demo reel illustrating relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and build computer-generated 3D models.
• Develop prop elements for effects.
• Meet productivity and quota targets.

Skills

Knowledge of Maya

Knowledge of Mudbox/Z brush

Knowledge of 3D Coat

Knowledge of topogun

Scripting in MEL

Scripting in Perl

Scripting in Python

Education

2 year diploma or 1 year certificate

Job description

Location

1285 W Pender St Vancouver, BC V6E 4B1

Employment Type & Language

Project based, Full Time. Language in work environment: English.

Position Overview

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Modelers! Creates and builds computer generated 3D models for assigned story elements and designs. Prepares and builds models for characters and stand-ins for layout. Develops prop elements for effects. Creates environmental sets and structures. May focus on developing technical drawings for model productions. Writes, maintains and runs Makefiles, scripts and model databases. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets. Able to develop models for multiple types of productions from simple to moderately difficult. Candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. Interact with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions.

Qualifications

Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya, Mudbox/Z brush, 3d Coat/topogun/paraform Linux and scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python a plus. Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Additional Requirements

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.