One of Us is looking for a Creature / Character modeller who has experience in creating photo realistic Fantasy and real life Creatures / Characters for VFX projects.
Alongside good technical knowledge of character / creature workflows within VFX, the candidate must also have a good eye for detail that is capable of matching onset data and also the ability to translate reference material into fantasy creatures.
Good knowledge of working with downstream departments ( Riggin, CFX and Animation) is required alongside Anatomy knowledge of both humans and creatures.
Experience of Facial modelling utilising FACS of both human and animal will also be a part of the role.
A portfolio of work that demonstrates these qualities is required for consideration towards this role.
Responsibilities:
- Build models with good / clean Topology and UV's
- Finaling shots utilising shotsculpting
- Build and present Anatomical Diagnostics of Creatures
- Sculpting of Displacement maps for Characters / creatures
- Modelling of clothing that matches photogrammetry data sets for Digital doubles
- Creation of FACS based face shapes that work within OOU's facial pipeline
- Contributing to workflow and pipeline discussions for Characters and creatures and also aiding in documenting workflows as needed
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Experience in using Maya, Zbrush, Mush 3d, Wrap 3d (Optical flow set ups and processing of FACS data.)
- Experienced in Shotsculpting
- Experience in modelling of LOD's and Simulation / technical meshes for creatures
- An understanding of rigging, animation and CFX requirements
- Good problem solving skills
- Team oriented crew member with good communication skills
In return we offer:
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
- Hybrid working
- Company pension and life insurance
- Medicash healthcare cover
- A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events
Hours and location
Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.
We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an hybrid role where you would be required to
work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week.
To apply
You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you'll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.
