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.    

Join our teams at Mikros Animation for this new adventure!  🍫 🍭 

Under the supervision of the Lead and the Set Modeling Supervisor, the Set Modeling Artist is responsible for the modeling of the decor and prop assets that will be assigned to him, from the creation of the model to the delivery to the layout, including the technical and artistic retakes that may be requested. He relies on both solid technical skills and an aesthetic sense to produce high-quality models, true to the style of the film. His missions are:  

• Bring artistic and technical expertise to design asset modeling  

• Understand the artistic issues inherent in the style of the film  

• Ensure the proper consideration and execution of the retakes requested by the supervisor / lead and their follow up 

• Respect the manufacturing process and production deadlines  

• Organize work and prepare presentation elements for validations/reviews in shotgrid 

Skills required ... 

• Proficient in Maya and UV unfolding tools  

• Good knowledge of 3D object topology  

• Good creative skills and understanding of the techniques required for design interpretation  

• Rigor, autonomy and ability to work in a coherent and orderly manner 

• Be proactive and know how to adapt  

• Know how to communicate with the Supervisor/Lead and Production Coordinator on the monitoring of his assets (difficulties encountered, request for advice) 

• Previous experiences as a Set Modeling Artist on projects of animated feature films, animated TV series and/or VFX feature films   

… And valued assets 

• Knowledge of Houdini and procedural modeling and/or land creation  

• Zbrush proficiency and knowledge of 3D volumes  

• Knowledge of Mash and instance systems   

• Knowledge of Shotgrid  

• Python/MEL scripting concepts  

• Comfortable with the Linux environment   

• 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 :)