Character Modeler

Job Description

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation”. We are a creatively driven animation studio passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.

Role

Title:

Character Modeler

Reporting to: Character Modelling Supervisor

• To create stylized digital maquettes which include appeal and are consistent with the style of the project; completing modelling tasks, including retopology and facial blend shapes, which adhere to the pipeline.

• Digital character sculpts
• Character technical models
• Facial blend shapes

• Completion of tasks within agreed schedule
• Handling of revisions and tweaks effectively
• Review of technical modelling and blend shape tasks

• Creating stylized digital maquettes.
• Retopologising characters assets and modelling assembly assets.
• Creating blend shape sets that are appealing and support rigging and animation.
• Collaborating with Art Directors to establish and maintain the look of a show.
• Providing sculpts and launch notes to effectively direct the external studio on character modelling and blends.
• Reviewing technical model and blend shapes delivered from the external studios and ensuring the outsource partner has clear direction.
• Providing regular updates to the production and Head of Characters on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within the projects character schedule.

• Working knowledge of the requirements of topology for animation and rigging for the creation and editing of production models.

• Working as a character modeler (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work.
• With asset tracking systems (e.g. Shotgun) (desirable).

• Understands the core skills of Maya & ZBrush and is able to operate in the environment.

Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000 per year. Salary offers are based on experience, skills, qualifications, and education. Employees receive competitive perks including comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and health & wellness days.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario residency.

9 Story Media takes diversity and inclusion seriously and we are committed to ensuring equity in the recruitment process. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, a range of ages and religious beliefs, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process to be successful in performing essential job functions. We would love to know how we can support your accommodation requirements.