Environment Modeler

Netflix Animation Studios; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking an Environment Modeling Artist in Vancouver to create production-ready environments, vehicles and props with strong architectural and organic form. You will translate 2D designs into immersive 3D environments, ensuring top-quality topology and UVs for downstream departments.

The role requires 3+ years in a VFX or animated feature pipeline, proficiency with Maya and ZBrush, and a solid understanding of edge flow and topology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience modelling within a VFX or Animated Feature pipeline.
• Proficiency with Maya and ZBrush.
• Solid understanding of edge flow and polygon density.
• Solid understanding of topology for static and deforming objects.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to abstract and interpret design down to fundamentals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Procedural Modelling experience in Houdini is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D designs and translate them into 3D space while maintaining the original artistic intent.
• Produce complex or stylised environment models to a high standard with strong 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 Surfacing, Layout and Lighting.
• Ensure assigned work is produced to the appropriate standard within the scheduled timeframe and deadline.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adapt to shifting artistic direction and project specifications.
• Maintain good communication with the Leadership team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Houdini

Job description

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 Environment Modeling Artists who love building appealing, stylized environments and assets, from strong architectural proportions and organic forms to production-ready topology and UVs. This role is focused on creating complete, production-ready environment, vehicles, and prop 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 environment 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 Surfacing, Layout and Lighting.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring assigned work is produced to the appropriate standard quality within the scheduled timeframe and deadline.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a constructive approach when adapting to shifting artistic direction and project specifications throughout production.
• Maintain good communication with the Leadership team.

What You'll Need:

• 3+ years' experience modelling within a VFX or Animated Feature pipeline
• Proficiency with Maya and ZBrush
• 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
• Procedural Modelling experience in Houdini is a plus.

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $68k - $145k CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.

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. See more detail about our benefits here .

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.