Experienced Modeler

The role

The person creates and builds computer generated 3D models for assigned story elements and designs. This includes characters, stand-ins, prop elements, and environmental sets.

What you will do

• 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
• Meets productivity and quota targets
• Meets schedules and show deadlines
• Participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress
• Interacts with production, supervisors and team/ peers to problem solve and share information

Required qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya, Mudbox/Z brush, 3d Coat/topogun/paraform Linux
• Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback
• Must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates relevant artistic and technical experience

Nice to have

• scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python
• Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience

Benefits

• healthcare
• tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• standard increases as applicable

Before you apply

• must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience

About the company

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.