Job Summary: At Floating Rock animation studio, we're not just about fancy words and empty promises. We believe actions speak louder than paragraphs filled with fluff. Our mission is simple: to push the boundaries of imagination and deliver exceptional work. We're seeking an asset lead who shares our passion for bringing purposeful creatures to life. If you're ready to join a team that thrives on creativity, strives for excellence, and embraces audacity, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Responsibilities:

• Creates character models of the highest visual and technical quality
• Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form, scale and anatomy Primary task would be organic and character modelling, but we want an artist that feel comfortable doing all types of modelling (hard-surface, environment, vehicles,etc..)
• A full working knowledge of modelling in any one or more of these packages: Maya, Blender and Zbrush
• A good understanding of textures and lookdev
• Implement productivity-enhancing tools and solutions for technical and team issues
• Ensure artistic quality and technical continuity across the project.

Qualifications: MUST HAVE

• Understanding the requirements of retopology for high-end VFX movies
• Previous experience with hero asset

GOOD TO HAVE

• General 3D Artist skills, Texture, lookdev or grooming experience
• Extensive technical knowledge in creature assets
• Attention to details
• Good experience with Facial blendshapes
• Experience with Houdini, Unreal, Marvelous Designer and CySlice or eager to learn
• The ability to work autonomously and own portions of the content pipeline
• Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
• A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques

Package:

• 1 year contractor employment (possibility to move full time employee after that)
• Return flights and 2 week accommodation (if relocating from overseas)
• Work permit (excluding medical exams costs)
• 40h00 to 45h00 a week, every hour paid if overtime