3D Modeler Jobs

Dark Slope is an entertainment company with a singular focus to make the impossible, possible. With advanced motion capture and virtual production technologies, Dark Slope develops genre defining television programs and unforgettable immersive games for our original IP, co-productions and clients including NBC Universal, Nickelodeon, MTV, Warner Media, NBC, and TVOntario amongst others. Dark Slope is recognized as a Realscreen Trailblazer for its impact on the scripted and unscripted industries (2023), as well as a North America Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ (2022) and Canadian Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ (2022) company.

We are currently recruiting an experienced 3D modeler/texture artist to join our crew of talented artists and animators on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will work with our team to bring creatures and animals to life in an interactive VR/MR experience.

Responsibilities

• Use good judgement and expertise to optimize the assets that are produced
• Adhere to specific pipelines and adapt to constraints while implementing and maintaining 3D game assets
• Prioritize and manage day to day tasks to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget and within production constraints
• Perform other related tasks to support successful delivery as needed
• Proactively help to troubleshoot problematic assets
• Prepare and participate in asset planning including time estimates, dependencies, scheduling, etc.
• Be proactive and work closely with other teams to adapt assets to their needs
• Research tools and techniques to find efficiencies and raise asset quality
• Follow the project's artistic direction set by the Art Director/Team Lead
• Work with the art team to create high quality 3D game assets

Qualifications

• Strong 2D skills is an asset
• Demonstrate a strong ability to understand and interpret 2D Designs in 3D
• Extensive knowledge in subdivision-modeling polygonal objects, using Maya, Zbrush, and/or art packages
• 2+ years experience working as a 3D Modeler
• The ideal candidate would have strong practical and digital sculpting skills
• Familiarity with Autodesk ShotGrid is an asset
• Ability to communicate creatively and technically to your teammates

At Dark Slope, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates, and we recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We appreciate unique perspectives that stem from diverse lived experiences. We prioritize transparency in all aspects of our operations and work to maintain an open, honest, and efficient workplace. We encourage unconventional thinking, and we are willing to accommodate your individual needs to support your success. Dark Slope is happy to work with applicants who require accommodations at any point during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.