Studio: Laika studios
Job Opening: VFX Modeling Technical Director
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, US
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain 3D models for use in production.
- Work with Lead Modeler to help realize the aesthetic vision of the production.
- Develop model tools to help move complex modeling assets through the pipeline.
- Build procedural systems for complex modular models.
- Help develop workflows, tools and models for hair and cloth.
- Work with scan data to reproduce or guide model aesthetic.
- Adjust uvs, topology of model deliverables for downstream departments.
- Work with layout artists to publish set models for larger set builds. Work with VFX artists to produce specific geometry required for simulations.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the needs of all receiving departments.
- Meet deadlines as established by Production Management.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years of Feature Film or relevant industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects).
- Ability using Maya for the creation of both hard surface and organic models.
- Understanding and experience in the creation and use of geometry assets, in a production setting.
- Familiarity with scripting in Python, MEL or HScript.
- Knowledge of polygonal, Nurbs and subdivision surface types.
- Experience with Zbrush required.
- Life drawing and sculpting experience, a plus.
- Experience with 3D printers and mechanical engineering, a plus.
- Experience with SpeedTree, Marvelous Designer, Houdini, Unreal, MOTO, Mudbox, Photoshop, Inventor, TogoGun, a plus.
- Experience with Universal Scene Description (USD) APIs and usage, a plus.
