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Wētā FX is currently taking applications from experienced Environment Modellers to join our team onsite in Wellington, Melbourne or Vancouver on shows delivering this year. The Models Department is responsible for the creation of digital assets across all shows. Within this, Environment Modellers focus on the build of large‑scale natural environment models via a mixture of kitbash, sculpting and procedural generation techniques.
Job Responsibility:
Creation of digital assets across all shows
Build of large-scale natural environment models via a mixture of kitbash, sculpting and procedural generation techniques
Deliver clean, well-constructed assets that meet the technical requirements of departments such as FX, Layout and Lookdev
Requirements:
3+ years experience in VFX production
Ability to create photo realistic models from 2D reference, previs, photogrammetry and scan data
Impressive reel showing a wide range of organic / environment models with clean and efficient topology
Knowledge and experience using Maya in a production environment
Experience managing the complexity of large Environment builds and effective use of asset instancing
Experience sculpting high res assets with Z-Brush
Experience with photogrammetry processing, remeshing and map extraction
Understand Linux desktop and system commands in order to perform daily tasks comfortably
Be comfortable taking direction and working independently while being an effective team player
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Clear and confident communicator
Nice to have:
Experience with procedural modelling techniques such as Houdini or Gaea