Modeling Assistant

The Walt Disney Company•Burbank, CA

About The Position

Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and adventures to the big screen for audiences around the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Environment Modeler to join us on our next project- Hexed. You can learn more about our filmmaking process here .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of Animation, VFX, or Video Game industry experience modeling in Maya
Ability to translate 2d artwork to 3d models be detail oriented and to work efficiently within a production environment
work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from the Supervisors and feedback from the Art Director and Director(s)
learn all Environment tools to create models that meet show expectations
An understanding of ZBrush/Mudbox
Experience creating stylized environments and props
Solid problem solving skills
When applying, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile. When applicable, wireframes and 2D reference art should be shown.

Responsibilities

Support build set and prop models with organized, efficient, polygonal topology including: vehicles, buildings, plant life, terrain and complete set environments. Models will need to be constructed to account for mechanical articulation when necessary
Complete organization and packaging of assets for efficient downstream consumption.
Work well in a collaborative environment
Address direction and feedback from Leads, Supervisors and Directors
Consistently achieves the overall appeal of model
Translates designs while maintaining fidelity to proportion, style, and silhouette.
Pluses models beyond initial design
Uses consistent shape language throughout the model
Owns assignments, any actions and decisions made during the development, and follows through to completion