Facial Modeller Job (VFX/TV) in London, UK – DNEG

Studio: DNEG 

Job Opening: Facial Modeller

Locations: London, United Kingdom

Department: Creature / Character / Assets

Type: Full-time Role

Must Haves:

• Demonstrated ability to create accurate digital likenesses in neutral and FACS expressions.
• Strong understanding of facial anatomy, expression mechanics and muscle systems.
• Expert knowledge of polygon/sub-D modelling in Maya with an ability to quickly learn proprietary tools.
• A working knowledge of packages such as Mudbox or Z-brush.
• Ability to produce clean, animation-friendly topology and efficient UV layouts.
• Understanding of how model detail translates into displacement workflows.

Nice to Have:

• 4+ years experience in high-end VFX, TV, or AAA games.
• Experience working with facial scanning, photogrammetry, or machine-learning-driven facial pipelines.
• Familiarity with wrap-based workflows (e.g., R3DS Wrap).
• Knowledge of real-time engines (Unreal/Unity) for facial asset review.
• At least 4 years’ experience modelling creatures for high end film or TV.

Apply for this position on the DNEG career portal