[Scratchpostjobs] Character Modeler @ The Orphanage

[Keby Boyer]

Character Modeler 

Few entertainment companies embrace the future of filmmaking more
passionately than The Orphanage. Founded in 1999 by three visual effects
veterans of George Lucas' Industrial Light + Magic, the company based in Los
Angeles and San Francisco has become a leading force in high-end visual
effects and animation services, motion picture and broadcast production, and
filmmaking technology development and licensing. 

In its brief history, The Orphanage has become internationally recognized
for visual effects innovation and celebrated for elevating filmmaking
technology. 

We are currently looking for a Creature Modeler in our San Francisco office.


Duties: 

- Execute poly modeling, brush sculpting, and detail highres digital doubles
with costume for feature film projects; service and maintain geometry

- Use technical know-how, artistic aptitude and knowledge of animation to
create models that meet quality standards set by the Orphanage and our
feature film clients 
- Work with production team to make sure each model is designed and
developed to project specifications and is performance ready 

 

Qualifications:

- CG experience constructing polygon character models and UV'ing skills

- Experience in creating blend shapes and a familiarity with character
rigging 

- Expertise in organic poly modeling using Maya, Max, etc.

- Expertise in brush sculpting and detailing using ZBrush or Mudbox 

- Good sense of human anatomy and face sculpting

- Basic knowledge of shell scripting tools preferred

- Skill in drawing and sketching desirable

- Feature film experience strongly preferred

- Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team, and thrive
under the pressure of tight deadlines


To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume with a
link to your online website/portfolio to recruiting at theorphanage.com. As a
follow up, please mail us a hard copy of your cover letter and resume, and
your demo reel (DVD preferred, VHS okay) with a reel breakdown/shot list to:


The Orphanage 
Attn: Recruiting 
39 Mesa Street, Suite 201 
San Francisco, CA 94129 

We are unable to return materials, so please don't submit originals.