Animatronic Digital Designer

LF Studios; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design company seeks a Designer or skilled 3D modeler to enhance their animatronic figures and characters in Cincinnati, Ohio. This full-time position involves designing surfaces and producing 3D assets using tools like ZBrush and SolidWorks. Applicants should have a proactive nature, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with production teams. Experience in 3D printing, mechanical inclination, and a hands-on approach are highly valued. Join us to bring imaginative concepts to life!

Qualifications

• Experience with product development and design, 3D modeling is required.
• Familiarity with hard surface modeling in ZBrush is essential.
• Ability to adapt designs quickly while following art direction.
• An iterative and creative approach to problem‑solving.
• Proactive, willing to work on multiple projects at any given time within a fast‑paced, energetic environment.
• Ability to make necessary adjustments quickly while complying with art direction from their supervisor and clients.
• Knowledge of mesh modeling vs solid modeling.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Understanding molding and casting is a plus.
• Mechanical inclination a plus.
• Willingness to follow design all the way through production and problem‑solve with team members when obstacles arise.
• Ability to be hands‑on with designed parts and troubleshoot any design flaws.

Responsibilities

• Design integration of composite surfaces to structures.
• Prepare models informed by mechanical designs.
• Maintain communication with production teams.
• Provide our production team with 3D assets ready for additive or subtractive processes.
• Maintain constant communication with our mechanical and production teams.
• Perform hard and soft surface modeling within ZBrush.

Skills

3D modeling

Design thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive ability

Mechanical inclination

Ability to work on multiple projects

Mechanical inclination

3D printing

Troubleshooting

Tools

ZBrush

SolidWorks

Rhino

Photoshop

Job description

LifeFormations specializes in the design and fabrication of animatronic figures, sculpted elements, exhibits, and interactive experiences. Our work can be found in leading theme parks, museums, science centers, and entertainment spaces all over the world. We are seeking a Designer or skillful 3D modeler to help bring our figures and characters to life in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Design integration of composite surfaces to structures, mechanisms, soft goods, etc.
• Prepare models informed by real‑world mechanical designs.
• Daily responsibilities will include designing the exterior surfaces of animatronics utilizing both 3D and 2D programs.
• Provide our production team with 3D assets ready for additive or subtractive processes.
• Maintain constant communication with our mechanical and production teams.
• Perform hard and soft surface modeling within ZBrush.

Requirements

• Applicant must have experience with product development and design, 3D modeling, and design thinking.
• Experience with ZBrush is a requirement. Ideally experience with hard surface modeling in ZBrush.
• Experience in SolidWorks, Rhino, and Photoshop or equivalent is a plus.
• An iterative and creative approach to problem‑solving.
• Proactive, willing to work on multiple projects at any given time within a fast‑paced, energetic environment.
• Ability to make necessary adjustments quickly while complying with art direction from their supervisor and clients.
• Knowledge of mesh modeling vs solid modeling.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Understanding molding and casting is a plus.
• Mechanical inclination a plus.
• Willingness to follow design all the way through production and problem‑solve with team members when obstacles arise.
• Ability to be hands‑on with designed parts and troubleshoot any design flaws.

Job Type: Full‑time.