3D Modeler for Vehicles, Sets, & Set Dressing: Paw Patrol

Guru Studio•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$1,450 - CA$1,650•Hybrid

About The Position

The award-winning, action-packed and loved-by-every-child-on-Earth series PAW Patrol is entering its second decade of production, with BIG plans ahead! If you dream about building dogs, vehicles and worlds, you might be our next 3D Modeler!

Requirements

5+ years experience working as a 3D Modeler in Series and/or Feature Animation production
Strong knowledge of topology and asset optimization is required, focusing on modular builds
Extensive knowledge in subdivision-modeling polygonal objects, using Maya, Zbrush, and Blender packages.
Portfolio featuring hard surface modeling, featuring locations and modular builds
Demonstrate a strong ability to understand and interpret 2D Designs in 3D
Strong organic sculpting skills is a must
The ideal candidate would have strong practical environmental and hard modeling skills
Ability to communicate creatively and technically to your teammates, including flagging concerns and issues to Production and CG Supervisor
Experience with Autodesk Shotgrid/Flow is required, including submission notes, tasks statuses and logging work time
Intermediate knowledge of Python is required
Knowledge of Houdini and USD workflows

Nice To Haves

Love for Animation!

Responsibilities

Model appealing production friendly location and set dressing assets for a television series based on approved designs
Identify problems in designs and provide well thought out solutions in alignment with production scope
Make sure work is completed and delivered per schedule; able to work to bid day
Keep current on modeling techniques and technology and propose new tools/methodologies
Take direction from Art Director, Lead and Supervisor when provided
Complete scheduled tasks on time and to scope
Use 3D modeling software to re-topologize sculpted objects optimally for rigging, texturing, and animation