Creature / Character Modeller

One of Us is looking for a Creature / Character modeller who has experience in creating photo realistic Fantasy and real life Creatures / Characters for VFX projects.

Alongside good technical knowledge of character / creature  workflows within VFX, the candidate must also have a good eye for detail that is capable of matching onset data and also the ability to translate reference material into fantasy creatures.

Good knowledge of working with downstream departments ( Riggin, CFX and Animation) is required alongside Anatomy knowledge of both humans and creatures.

Experience of Facial modelling utilising FACS of both human and animal will also be a part of the role. 

A portfolio of work that demonstrates these qualities is required for consideration towards this role.

Responsibilities:

• Build models with good / clean Topology and UV’s.
• Finaling shots utilising shotsculpting.
• Build and present Anatomical Diagnostics of Creatures.
• Sculpting of Displacement maps for Characters / creatures.
• Modelling of clothing that matches photogrammetry data sets for Digital doubles.
• Creation of FACS based face shapes that work within OOU’s facial pipeline.
• Contributing to workflow and pipeline discussions for Characters and creatures and also aiding in documenting workflows as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in using Maya, Zbrush, Mush 3d, Wrap 3d (Optical flow set ups and processing of FACS data.)
• Experienced in Shotsculpting.
• Experience in modelling of LOD’s and Simulation / technical meshes for creatures.
• An understanding of rigging, animation and CFX requirements.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Team oriented crew member with good communication skills.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
• Hybrid working
• Company pension and life insurance
• Medicash healthcare cover
• A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events

Hours and location

Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an hybrid role where you would be required to work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week.

To apply

You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you’ll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.