Lead Creature Modeler

6 hours ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Creature Modeler to join our team at Industrial Light & Magic. The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting complex 3D characters, environments, vehicles, and props that meet the high standards of our productions.

As a Lead Creature Modeler, you will work closely with our Modeling Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to ensure that our models are of the highest quality and meet the creative vision of our productions. You will also provide day-to-day support to our Modeling team, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring that our models move through the pipeline successfully.

When working on a project, you will be responsible for designing and building 3D objects that are to be painted, animated, and used in a production. You will work with our Model, Texture, and Look Dev Supervisors to determine the look for an asset, and participate in turnover meetings, asset breakdowns, and briefs artists and exterior vendors as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and build 3D objects that meet the high standards of our productions
  • Work with Modeling, Texture, and Look Dev Supervisors to determine the look for an asset
  • Participate in turnover meetings, asset breakdowns, and briefs artists and exterior vendors as needed
  • Provide day-to-day support to the Modeling team, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring that models move through the pipeline successfully
  • Actively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Attend all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production team and across departments

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of industry experience creating complex 3D organic and inorganic objects for Film or TV
  • Expert knowledge of Maya and Zbrush
  • Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding form/anatomy and structure/silhouette
  • Strong knowledge of facial blend shapes for both humans and creatures
  • Extensive pipeline knowledge displaying an understanding of both technical and soft skill needs for how the Modeling department interacts with other departments
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think around problems and find solutions
  • Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills required
  • Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
  • Attention to detail required
  • Proven experience and ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse skills and cultural backgrounds
  • Has a team-oriented demeanor with an open mind and desire to learn
  • Sketching, drawing, painting, and design skills desirable

What We Offer:

ILM offers a competitive salary range of C$122,400 to C$156,800 per year, based on a 40-hour work week. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

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