Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements is demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.
While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world's most collaborative art form can achieve and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that's doing something different.
Character ModelerAs a Character Modeler, you will be creating 3D complex models of characters in the movie.
ResponsibilitiesStarting with a scanned mesh from a life sculpt, create the models of the characters in order to put the character into production.Starting from concepts and art packets provided by the Art department, model secondary characters, following the strategy set by the Character Supervisor.Create extra models needed during the character development process, working closely with VFX Supervisor, Character Supervisor, Character Designer, Rigging Supervisor, and Animation Directors.Work closely with the Lead Character Artist and Art Director to develop character goals and assets that fulfill the requirements of the visual design.Interact with Animation and Rigging teams to achieve results in line with the Art Director's vision.Keep up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company, in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.Work together with the team providing them with support, guidance, and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.Follow supervisor's and lead's guidance.Requirements5+ years in VFX or animation industries.3+ years in the animation industry.Working knowledge of Maya, UVs, shading to create layers and distribution of squared polygons.ZBrush or Modo knowledge to sculpt characters.Strong artistic and/or technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.Great understanding of facial construction and proportions physique.High English level desirable.Spanish desirable.Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high-quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.
Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.
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