3D Modeler (PH)

The Walt Disney Company•Kissimmee, FL

About The Position

Develop a wide range of content from 2D renderings (style guide assets, packaging art and character art) to Digital 3D models of classic Disney characters. Modeler needs the ability to conceptualize solutions in order to produce a wide range of assets using Digital 3D technologies. Working with animation assets (rigged character animation models) provided by animation studios, pose, light and produce 2D character art renders consistent with protocols outlined by show creators. This is a project hire position for 12 Months.

Requirements

BA/BS or technical college in related field or related work experience or combination of both.
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop.
Required software: Maxon Z-Brush, Autodesk Maya
Strong traditional drawing skills

Responsibilities

Working knowledge of Pixologic Z-Brush, Polypainting
Posing non-rigged digital 3D models
Produce “watertight” 3D assets ready for 3D print
Partner with Senior Character Artist to exploit posing and storytelling possibilities.
Work under direct supervision with Senior Artist to meet operational and quality standards
Working knowledge of Autodesk Maya
Organic character based modeling and hard surface modeling
Produce UV texture maps
Character posing
Lighting and rendering
Product rendering
Assure all components of animation model are functional.
Troubleshoot when necessary.
Capacity to quickly learn new render software based on studio production pipeline.
Translate 2D reference into 3D character models with clean, organized geometry
Pose, light, texture and render 3D models
Pose 3D Maya models according to direction from Character Artist
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment