Modeler Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wirtschaftsförderungszentrum Lünen GmbH; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for talented Modelers to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This exciting opportunity involves creating stunning 3D models for various productions, including characters and environmental sets. Candidates will collaborate closely with production teams, ensuring that artistic visions come to life while meeting deadlines. The role requires proficiency in essential software like Maya and scripting languages, as well as a strong portfolio showcasing artistic and technical skills. If you're passionate about 3D modeling and eager to contribute to captivating visual stories, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Standard increases

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Maya and Mudbox/Z brush is essential.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create and build computer-generated 3D models for assigned story elements.
• Interact with production and team to solve problems and share information.

Skills

Maya

Mudbox/Z brush

3D Coat

Topogun

Paraform

Linux

MEL scripting

Perl scripting

Python scripting

Education

2 year diploma

1 year certificate

2-3 years relevant experience

Tools

Makefiles

Model databases

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.

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.

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr and for an Intermediate position is $32.02 to $43.99/hr. 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.

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