3D Character Modeler - (Contract)

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Rooster Teeth Animation is looking for a talented and passionate 3D character modeler to join its art team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience modeling high-poly characters and creatures with the ability to take an asset from concept to a final 3D textured model.

The animation department at RT has long been a driving force within the company, creating such shows as RWBY, Red vs. Blue, Camp Camp, and RWBY Chibi. We believe passionately in attracting the best and brightest for our team, creating the most engaging and impressive animated productions online or elsewhere (while also having more than a little fun in the process). A strong candidate will have a proven track record of production experience, creative problem solving, and interpersonal skills to help the company fulfill its objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Director, art team and other team disciplines to create stunning 3D assets including characters, creatures, and other assets using provided concept art.
  • Generate rich textures and materials that complement the established art style
  • Support the overall vision for the project while taking ownership of assigned work.
  • Work within a production schedule and meet deadlines in a timely matterCommunicate with production, art management, and other departments.
  • Proactively stay current with new software, asset development processes and industry trends and share this knowledge with the team.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of professional experience with 3D asset creationMust have strong examples of stylized human characters
  • Expert knowledge of Maya (or similar 3d package like 3DS Max)
  • Expert knowledge of creating rigging friendly topology
  • Expert knowledge of Photoshop
  • Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills Superior eye for catching details
  • Must provide a Portfolio and Resume
  • Must be willing to complete a art test if requested to do so.
  • Bonus Points:

  • 3+ years of professional experience with 3D asset creation for CG animated productions or other related fields.
  • Passion for Anime, Video Games, and other related forms of media.
  • Experience with ZBrush
  • Experience with Shotgun or other Animation Pipeline tracking software

Benefits + Perks:

  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Catered meals
  • Flexible dress code
  • Kitchen stocked with snacks
  • Pet Friendly!

ABOUT ROOSTER TEETHRooster Teeth is a pioneering media and entertainment company responsible for some of the biggest online series in history, such as the award-winning and longest-running web series, Red vs. Blue. They also produce the globally acclaimed animated series RWBY, the first western anime series to be distributed in Japan; the award-winning Rooster Teeth Podcast; and Immersion, a reality format that brings video game theory to the real world. Rooster Teeth has a massive global footprint of more than 45 million subscribers to its YouTube Network, 5 million unique monthly visitors to its RoosterTeeth.com hub and 3 million registered community members. The company was founded in 2003, and is now a subsidiary of Otter Media, a joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group. Discover more at RoosterTeeth.com.

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1901 E 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723

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