POSITION: MODELER - Technical Director DEPARTMENT: Modeling Freelance position to start January 2006
* Position Summary: + Maya polygonal Modeler
* Responsibilities: + Responsible for creation of organic characters and hard surface models + Apply UV’s to models + Work in a team environment on commercials and feature films
* Required Skills/Experience: + UNIX + Maya and or 3d Studio Max + 1-5+ years of production experience + Background in fine art
* Desired Skills: + Shell/mel scripting desirable. Programming in Maya and C++. + Background in traditional sculpturing/architecture
Please send cover letter, resume, demo reel (dvd or 1/2" vhs only) & shot breakdown list to:
Rhythm & Hues Studios Recruiting Department re: Modeler TD position 5404 Jandy Place Los Angeles, CA 90066
email: recruitment@rhythm.com website: http://www.rhythm.com NO web based submissions, please.
Must be capable of a variety of texture styles from photo realistic to painterly for a wide range of commercial, feature and episodic television projects. The ideal candidate will be critical with his or her own work, must follow reference material exactly, must be organized and have the ability to problem solve and be creative.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver digital files with high quality texture finishing to lighters and collaborate in testing and verification as necessary.
* Collaborate and bring creativity o a team with artists, lighters and modelers
* Meet schedules and artistic guidelines under deadline
* The ability to duplicate the reference material onto your model (maps)
* Adhere to any specifics a job defines, i.e. call time’s etc.
* Innovative problem solver and workflow designer
* Full understanding of map properties in relation to their surface
Required Skills/Experience:
* Excellent work ethic
* Experience with DeepPaint and Photoshop
* Ability to create high quality texture maps, including Bump, and Specular Maps.
* Knowledge of 3D design parameters with an understanding of lighting and modeling
* Excellent artistic and painting skills, and in-depth understanding of color theory and application
* Strong knowledge of 3D animation and interactive entertainment forms
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
* Ability to rapidly learn and assimilate new technologies
* Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of self-direction
* Self-managed and self-motivated.
* A history of consistent high-end aesthetic and technical execution
Desired Skills
* Interest and ability to mentor artists
* Promotes interdepartmental collaboration
* Perspective and design skills
Please send cover letter, resume, portfolio and/or demo reel (dvd or 1/2" vhs only) with shot breakdown list to:
Rhythm & Hues Studios
Recruiting Department
5404 Jandy Place
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Rhythm and Hues creates award-winning effects, computer animation, and live-action for commercials and feature films, in a work environment that respects both people and process.
We are currently hiring for the following freelance artist positions: