Careers
We're seeking talented and passionate individuals who strive for quality, collaboration and growth.
Are you a future Rockie?!
We are Floating Rock!
A small animation studio born out of the creative powerhouse that is Wellington's Film Industry.
We love our craft - but are not married to it. We discourage OT and value a work-life balance.
Want to develop new skills? Put your knowledge to the test on the next project that fits.
We are industry veterans embarking on our own journey to build a dream team and create incredible work.
Come craft our future with us!
Open Positions*
Senior Asset Artist (Expression of Interest)
Based in Wellington, NZ
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.
- Understanding the requirements of retopology for high-end VFX movies
- Previous experience with hero asset
- 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
- 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
Senior Asset Artist (Expression of Interest)
Based in Wellington, NZ
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.
- Understanding the requirements of retopology for high-end VFX movies
- Previous experience with hero asset
- 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
- 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
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