Previs Asset Builder

Job Description

We're currently looking for some talented Previs Asset Builders who exhibit a strong artistic eye paired with a technically proficient mind. Low-polygon models are built quickly and need to be highly optimized with clever OpenGL techniques in order to work in real-time inside Maya. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong problem solving skills and have a strong sense of design.

Responsibilities:
• Build highly optimized assets for real time workflows in Maya.
• 3D Modeling and Texturing for feature films, using a wide range of reference and concept material.
• Generate low-resolution assets for both organic and hard surface - characters, creatures, props, and environments.
• Texture, rig, and light models quickly and efficiently.
• Transfer and/or create lower resolution models from higher resolution models.
• Ability to deliver a model with clean topology and strong UV layout skills for texturing,
• Possess an artistic eye for detail and understand the technical specifications for each project.
• Work as an effective team player and successfully take direction from a supervisor.
• Adapt quickly to change – often having to toss out ideas and start fresh.

Qualifications
• Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form, scale and proportion, and a keen eye for detail.
• A full working knowledge of modeling in Maya is required,
• Ability to deliver a model with clean topology and strong UV layout skills for texturing.
• Ability to work with Z-brush and/or Mudbox (a plus).
• Experience texturing in Mari and/or Substance Painter required.
• Knowledge of Houdini would be an advantage.

1+ years' experience in the following software programs is preferred:
• Autodesk Maya
• Unity or Unreal
• Photoshop
• Substance Painter
• Mudbox (a plus)
• ZBrush (a plus)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rey20d-13-59-61-119-42 in your application.