Character Artist required at Plastic Wax Studio

Character Artist required at Plastic Wax Studio

Studio: Plastic Wax

Job Opening: Mid/Snr Character Artist

Location: Sydney, Australia

Type: Fixed Term, Contract

Responsibilities:

  • Use artistic and technical skills to work on 3D CG characters
  • Modelling and texturing
  • Create photo-real, high-quality work using a variety of software programs
  • Show initiative, push ideas and innovate within your duties
  • Ability to work unassisted and relied upon to finish tasks
  • Be aware of project/task schedules and be capable of delivering work to deadlines
  • Engage with our  Asset Lead, Creative Director and Production team

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum 4 years professional experience working on feature films, AAA+ game titles, tv series and/or tvc’s.
  • Highly skilled using Z-Brush, Photoshop, Maya and/or 3dsMax, Substance
  • Detail oriented modelling
  • Proven expertise in both organic and hard surface matter
  • Proven expertise in photo-real characters
  • Ability to take direction and work well within a team focused environment
  • A solid understanding of real-world materials is essential and must be demonstrated in your portfolio/reel
  • Very strong artistic skills with a strong understanding of facial features and full body anatomy
  • Ability to evaluate time requirements and possess problem-solving skills
  • Excellent understanding of how materials and different surfaces work and react under light
  • Positive, pro-active and excellent communication skills

Desirable:

  • Experience with Houdini
  • Those with Character FX experience will be fast-tracked in the shortlist
  • Experience with Marvelous Designer
  • Experience with Mari
  • Redshift and/or Vray expertise will be highly regarded
  • Experience with Unreal Engine and creating models for In-engine use, etc
  • Experience leading and/or mentoring
  • Ability to light and render 3D objects
  • A traditional arts background with emphasis on sculpting
  • TD skills

Apply for the Job Online: To apply, email  your application to: recruitment@plasticwax.com