Modeling/Texture Artist

[Mr X Inc]

Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story-telling.

Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, has achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then Mr. X is looking for you.

We are currently looking for a Modeling/Texture Artist.

Responsibilities:

• 3D Modeling and Texturing for feature films, using a wide range of reference material,

• Work very closely with the shader writers, look development artists and the riggers to generate organic or rigid object models that are suitable for feature film work,

• Creating textures for CG Assets

• With guidance from CG Supervisors, helping to determine the best approach to solve 3D challenges and develop final look.

Qualifications:

• Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form, scale and proportion, and a keen eye for detail,

• A full working knowledge of modeling in Maya is required,

• Ability to deliver a model with clean topology and strong UV layout skills for texturing,

• Ability to work with Z-brush and/or Mudbox

• A full working knowledge of Photoshop basics

• Mari Experience preferred

• Knowledge of Houdini would be an advantage,

• Knowledge of Linux would be an advantage,

• 3+ years of experience Modeling for Feature Films is required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of lighting techniques is an advantage

All interested applicants should email their resumes with the subject reading “Model/Texture Artist". Please include the address of your web portfolio in your cover letter and/or resume or send a DVD of your demo reel to:

Attn: Recruiting- Model/Texture Artist

Mr X Inc.

35 McCaul Street, Suite 100

Toronto, Ontario

M5T 1V7

Please note: demo reels will not be returned. This is a contract position. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.