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Mike Ward 3D Character modeling made by Renart Studios

Careers

3D Character Generalist

Location: On-site Saint-Jérôme Qc

Employment Type: 6 month Contract

What you will do

  • Character Design: Create character concepts and detailed presentation boards, including poses and facial expressions that reflect the character's personality.

  • Digital Sculpting: Skilled in Maya and ZBrush, with the ability to sculpt characters while maintaining volumes, silhouette, proportions, and design integrity.

  • Modeling: Expertise in optimizing character topology based on its intended use, whether for animation, video games, or 3D printing. Knowledge of 3D printing constraints and the ability to adapt designs accordingly.

  • Look Development: Apply basic textures and create color harmony within a 3D lighting environment. Bring the character to life with appropriate colors, ambiance, and lighting, based on concept art.

  • Rigging: Proficiency in mGear for Maya, with the ability to place guides, create comprehensive rig options, and produce corrective shapes and facial blendshapes while maintaining clean topology with the BCS plugin. Understanding of the node editor and Bifrost to build useful tools for rigs and for other artists.

  • Texturing: Skilled in Substance Painter, Photoshop, and ZBrush for creating low, medium, and high-resolution character textures. Experience with UDIM techniques, surfacing, UV creation, and baking processes.

  • Animation: Proficient in character animation for video games or animation, with a solid understanding of animation principles such as poses, timing, weight, etc.

Who You Are

  • 2 to 5 years experience in 3D Character position(modeling, animation or rigging);

  • Expert in Autodesk Maya;

  • Expert in Zbrush;

  • Expert in Photoshop;

  • Expert in Substance painter

  • Portfolio demonstrates generalist skills in creation of 3D characters.

  • Traditional drawing is an asset;

  • Good understanding of character design and human anatomy

  • Degree or training in 3D animation / or recognized 3D Art education;

  • Ability to work in a team and communicate, orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner;

  • Passion for stylized and cartoon characters;

  • A portfolio is mandatory with your application.

  • Enjoys playing ping-pong

  • Passionate about tea, coffee, or possibly a budding barista!

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