Senior Character Modeler

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

We're looking for a Senior 3D Character Modeller who will be responsible for executing complex CG/3D modelling of characters and creatures for the production with a focus on advanced proxy models, according to the Director’s vision and guided by the look development process.

Please be aware that for this specific role, having a valid work permit for Spain/Europe is a requirement.

About the role:

• Construct organic and hard surface models which convey the intent of art department reference and are faithful to the style of the production.
  


• Expertise in the creation and movement of non-biped creatures.
  


• Define the three-dimensional form and two dimensional silhouette of all models as briefed and resolve unspecified details as required;


• Follow guidance from the Program/s creative and technical leaders to realize the Directors vision.
  


• Reconcile the technical requirements of motion picture quality works including efficient use of geometry; an appropriate level of geometric detail; topology suitable for deformation, UV layout and rendering.


• Create, revise and maintain digital character assets and support end users (as required), responding to guidance and review notes from the Director as well as creative and technical supervisors.


• Constructing the shapes of 3D digital character, prop and environment models in Maya, with a strong working knowledge of UV layout techniques.


• Have solid knowledge of digital sculpting in Z-brush and/or Mudbox and be self sufficient in maintaining the workflows between Maya and these packages.


• Ensure that digital assets meet the studio standards, specifications and conventions with respect to appearance and aesthetics, user friendliness, performance, data integrity, and robustness.


• Support and maintain dialogue with other crew members, including Technical Directors, Riggers and Animators, who make use of the digital assets as required.


• Ensure that weekly modelling department milestones and production deadlines are met, and communication to production of any issues that may impact on this successful delivery.

About you:

• Senior level candidates with production experience in animated features/ animated episodic; (7+ yrs) (NOT live action) ;


• Portfolios with mature, graphic stylization of reality preferred. Somewhat in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, Arcane and The Witness [Love, Death, Robots] ;
  


• Demo reels focusing on character and modelling;


• Experience in Houdini procedural modelling preferred;


• Solid knowledge of digital sculpting in Z-brush and/or Mudbox and be self sufficient in maintaining the workflows between Maya and these packages.


• Ability to constructing the shapes of 3D digital environments and/or prop models in Maya, with a strong working knowledge of UV layout techniques.


• Solid knowledge of modelling and rigging workflows.


• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.


• Solid experience and understanding of Maya in a production based environment.


• Solid knowledge of modelling and rigging workflows.


• Good sense of traditional anatomy and proportion.


• Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment.


• Ability to take direction and be flexible and responsive to change.


• Ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision.


• A passion for modelling and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Specific requirement:

• Valid work permit for Spain.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website:
  https://www.flyingbark.com.au/


• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a Kulture Klub dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!


• We offer hybrid working mode, with two days remote a week.


• If you love dogs as much as we do, you can bring them to work!


• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible. 


• We have a full slate and plans for international expansion so there is always plenty of opportunity for career development.


• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.