Facial Modeler

Full Time Job
Scanline VFX is an award-winning visual effects studio, with locations in Vancouver, Montreal, Los Angeles, London, Seoul, Munich, and Stuttgart. Attracting talent from around the world, current work includes Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom, The Flash, and Stanger Things Season 4.

Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career alongside some of the best talent from around the globe.

Reporting to the Modeling and/or Creature Supervisor, the Face Shape Modeler produces photo-realistic models from scratch for live-action, major feature films, and partners with team leadership to create high-level milestones and task estimates. Working with the in-house modeling pipeline, the Face Shape Modeler is able to solve technical issues and assist in mentoring junior team members through their work and troubleshooting skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Creates high-quality face shapes using FACS; implements improvements/changes based on review feedback and Supervisor/Lead direction
• Proactively recommends and helps with testing and proper implementation of ongoing pipeline improvements; Identifies potential issues, provides solutions, and escalates
• Maintains positive relationship with all stakeholders and departments; attend and fully participate in meetings
• Trains, mentors and assists in overseeing junior modeling team members
• Communicates with production with changes to scope, time, and challenges to make adjustments to milestones if needed to achieve project and department goals

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum five (5) years of VFX experience modeling photorealistic characters for live-action feature filmS
• Expert Maya and excellent knowledge of Zbrush and/or Mudbox.
• Mari and Wrap4D knowledge (a plus)
• Excellent technical troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of rigging process and displacement map workflow
• Strong demonstrated understanding of facial anatomy and creating blend shapes for facial expressions using FACS
• Understanding of FACS, Visemes, Phonemes blendshape methodology
• Experience working on creatures, topology, and blend shapes
• Eye for detail and able to QA own work to ensure the highest quality before handing off assets
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; experience working under tight deadlines with multiple priorities an asset
• Able to breakdown large goals into achievable milestones with production support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision

BENEFITS

We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.