3D Modeler for Vehicles, Sets, & Set Dressing (Game Art)

TL;DR

3D Modeler (Maya/Zbrush): Creating production-ready vehicles, sets, and set dressing assets for the Paw Patrol animated series with an accent on hard surface modeling and modular builds. Focus on optimizing topology for rigging and animation, interpreting 2D designs into 3D, and implementing USD workflows.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Ontario

Salary: $1,450 - $1,650 per week

Company

An award-winning animation studio producing world-renowned series like PAW Patrol.

What you will do

• Model production-friendly location and set dressing assets based on approved designs.
• Solve design problems in alignment with production scope and schedules.
• Re-topologize sculpted objects for optimal rigging, texturing, and animation.
• Keep current with modeling technology and propose new tools or methodologies.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and CG Supervisors to deliver assets on time.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a 3D Modeler in series or feature animation production.
• Proficiency in Maya, Zbrush, and Blender for subdivision-modeling.
• Strong skills in hard surface modeling, organic sculpting, and modular builds.
• Intermediate knowledge of Python.
• Experience with Autodesk Shotgrid/Flow and USD workflows.
• Must be based in Toronto, Ontario for hybrid work.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Houdini.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment based on courage, purpose, and transparency.
• Professional growth and skill development opportunities.
• Extensive health and wellness benefits, including mental health services.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with a downtown studio for collaboration.
• Philanthropic support through the Guru Gives charity committee.