Disney Toon Studios currently have an exciting opportunity for a Character Modeler to join the team at their Glendale, CA studio.
You will work on an upcoming CG feature film, modeling a variety of stylized characters including people, animals and other characters. We are seeking particular expertise in facial modeling and blend shapes.
Responsibilities:
Create character models constructed with polygonal, subdivision topologies to create high resolution surface models ranging from highly stylized cartoon characters to photo-realistic fantasy creatures.
Build complex and streamlined facial detailing and blend shapes
As necessary, create sets and props including vehicles, buildings and organic set environments
Take direction from the Leads and Supervisors and feedback from the Art Director and Director
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Graphic Arts, related field or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated experience modeling a variety of CG characters, both stylized and realistic
- Demonstrated experience with facial modeling and blend shapes
- Previous production experience in CG Animation, Visual Effects or Video Games
- A thorough understanding of Maya and UV mapping
- Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required
- Proven ability to be detail oriented and to work efficiently within a production environment
- Must be able to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction and giving feedback
- Strong knowledge of anatomy preferred
- Additional experience with surfacing, rigging, skinning or animation a plus
- Additional experience with foliage a plus
- Experience with hair and fur grooming a plus
- MEL Scripting background a plus, but not required
- Previous experience with traditional sculpting a plus
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Email Address: dts.jobs@disney.com
