Mikros Animation is happy to announce a new collaboration with Netflix on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the upcoming animated event series based on the Roald Dahl book" Written, Directed and Executive Produced by Taika Waititi.  

We are looking for Modeling Character Artists to join our teams at Mikros Animation for this new adventure!  🍫 🍭 

The Modeling Character Artist will be required to design a 3D model based on concept art, model sheets or on a 3D model depending on the client. The manufacture of these models is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project. Under the supervision of the Lead Modeling of the Character Supervisor, he has the following missions: 

• Model 3D characters respecting the manufacturing process and production deadlines 
• Deliver technical 3D models: Neutralization of the face and posing and ensure the compliance of data related to the needs of different departments
• Respect and achieve the artistic direction of the production 
• Create Facial Blend Shapes from a pre-established rig template using the BCS
• Organize work and prepare presentation elements for validations 
• Make the adjustments communicated by the Supervisor / Lead while demonstrating a spirit of analysis and responsiveness 
• Discuss with the entire team, the coordinator and the lead to move forward in their work 

Skills required ... 

• Proficiency on MAYA 

• Ability to work in a consistent and orderly manner 

• Knowledge of topology layouts and anticipation of subsequent character deformations 

• Holding of a strong sense of anatomy, proportion and character design 

• Knowledge of body mechanics, characters and facial mechanics 

• Previous experiences in this position on projects of animated feature films, animated TV series and / or VFX feature films 

… and valued assets 

• Be comfortable with the Linux environment 

• Know the BCS plug-in (internal training possible) 

• Prerequisites in rig (deformers, paint skin / cluster, ...) 

• Prerequisites in animation (manipulation of controllers, aesthetic sense of deformations / movements) 

• Have experience with Z-BRUSH 

• Be comfortable in an English-speaking work environment 

Different benefits are offered, please note that they depend on the type of contract associated.
In addition, remote work may be considered, but is subject to different criteria. We will be happy to give you all the information during our meeting :)