About the role
Job Details
- Function: Production
- Office Location: Toronto
- Business: Brown Bag
- Type of Position: Full-time Contract
Role Overview
At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” We put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.
Do you have a passion for bringing memorable characters to life? Join our team as a Character Modeler, where you will contribute to the visual storytelling of our production.
This is a technical character modelling position with specific emphasis on blends.
- Role Title: Character Modeler
- Reporting to: Character Modelling Supervisor
Purpose
- To create stylized digital maquettes which include appeal and are consistent with the style of the project; completing modelling tasks, including retopology and facial blend shapes, which adhere to the pipeline.
Delivery
- Digital character sculpts
- Character technical models
- Facial blend shapes
Measurements
- Completion of tasks within agreed schedule
- Handling of revisions and tweaks effectively
- Review of technical modelling and blend shape tasks
Key Responsibilities
- Creating stylized digital maquettes.
- Retopologising characters assets and modelling assembly assets.
- Creating blendshape sets that are appealing and support rigging and animation.
- Collaborating with Art Directors to establish and maintain the look of a show.
- Providing sculpts and launch notes to effectively direct the external studio on character modelling and blends.
- Reviewing technical model and blendshapes delivered from the external studios and ensuring the outsource partner has clear direction.
- Providing regular updates to the production and Head of Characters on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within the projects character schedule.
Key Requirements
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the requirements of topology for animation and rigging for the creation and editing of production models.
Experience:
- Working as a character modeler (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work.
- With asset tracking systems (e.g. shotgun) (desirable).
Technical Skills:
- Understands the core skills of Maya & Z-brush & is able to operate in the environment.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 per year.
- Salary determination factors include experience, skills, qualifications, and education.
- Perks: Comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and health & wellness days.
Employment Terms and Equity
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario residency.
- 9 Story Media takes diversity and inclusion seriously and is committed to ensuring equity in the recruitment process.
- Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, Racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, candidates from a range of ages and religious beliefs, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
- Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application and interview process.