Experienced Modeler - Vancouver

Sony Pictures Imageworks, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSPs

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Sony Pictures Imageworks, Inc. in Vancouver seeks a project-based Senior CG Modeler to create and assemble 3D models for characters, props and environments, and to work with production teams to meet show deadlines.

Proficiency in Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, 3D Coat, Topogun and Paraform, plus scripting in MEL/Python/Perl, is preferred. A demo reel showing relevant artistic and technical work is required; 3+ years in production or feature films is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.
• Demo reel illustrating relevant artistic and technical experience for this role.
• Ability to work well in a team or independently and meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Writes, maintains and runs Makefiles, scripts and model databases.
• Meets productivity and quota targets and adheres to show deadlines.
• Interacts with production, supervisors and peers to problem solve and share information.
• Interprets shot turnovers, dailies and feedback and follows through.

Skills

Maya

Mudbox

ZBrush

3D Coat

Topogun

Paraform

Linux

MEL

Perl

Python

Tools

Maya

Mudbox

ZBrush

3D Coat

Topogun

Paraform

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

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. Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.

The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $60.10/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.