Job Description

Job Title: Senior 3D Modeler - ( Maya Generalist) Department: Production & Operations - India Location: Mumbai - Onsite Reporting: Creative Supervisor - India Customers: External: Client/s Internal: Production Summary of Position: Mirriad are looking for a Senior 3D Generalist with match-move/compositing skills and a strong foundation in the creation, lighting and rendering of photorealistic assets in the film and television industries using Maya and Arnold. Role and responsibilities: Collaborating with Commercial, Operations and Production leads to discuss and execute requirements of projects. Understand the project requirements and conceptualize creative ideas. Works with production team to create photorealistic hard surface and organic 3D assets from references/client brief to broadcast/film standards Composite assets into client provided footage Manages all 3D content creation projects (reverse engineering, ground-up modelling, 3D sculpting) for the product virtualization initiative Ensure all projects created are standardized, organized and follow strict naming conventions at all levels (folder/project/asset/layer/output) and allow for fast replacement of client-branded assets where necessary Creates and prepares 3D data for prototyping and tooling Using 3D modelling, texture, mapping, and other techniques to create graphics, visual effects, and animations to broadcast/film standards Interpret abstract ideas into the creation of compelling photo-real or stylized 3D assets Model and texture 3D elements efficiently for both low and high poly applications Presenting work in a turntable style environment with acceptable lighting for progress reviews and approval (including scale reference) Ensuring consistency of UV mapping and polygonal subdivisions Facilitate the creation of high-quality photo-real texture maps and HDRI maps Create \'hold out\' geo, or Match-Move geo. Receiving feedback from Creative Supervisors, Production Leads, Clients, and editing assets/lighting based on the comments received. Reviewing 3D arts and recommending improvements. Manages digital content library including internal and externally created assets, ensuring naming conventions and standardization is adhered to at all levels. Troubleshoots any problems that arise during work on a project Regularly audit the 3D pipeline for efficacy and efficiency - particularly rendering techniques/optimization to be able to accurately give time estimates for assigned jobs Work with Operations and Tech team to devise, document, implement and maintain standardized workflows and automations, ensuring work flows seamlessly between artist and internal departments. [DR3] Ensure that projects are easily accessible to other artists Stay abreast of innovation advances as they apply to visualization, prototyping and manufacturing methods, knowledge sharing with internal teams Skills & Competencies: 8-10 years\' experience in building high quality 3D Models for film, Broadcast Television, Commercials, and CGI content in a Production environment Certificate, associate\'s degree, or bachelor\'s degree in VFX / CG / Animation / Gaming / Graphic design or a related field. Strong working knowledge of industry-standard software, including Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, V-Ray, SketchUp, PF Track, Mocha Pro Experience of working in a colour managed pipeline for HDR is essential Experience of Nuke and pipeline preferred. Knowledge and experience with MEL scripting would be an advantage. Ability to interpret and follow reference material to create clean, detailed, and accurate models Strong polygonal subdivision modelling skills Real-world understanding of proportion, depth, scale, and physical space Highly efficient UV layout experience using a UDIM workflow is required A strong portfolio of previous work and completed projects, including An eye for demonstrable experience of composition, realism, perspective, form, texture, colour, and lighting proficiency. Experience processing and adapting scans (Mega scans, LiDAR scans, etc.) to be able to be used in photoreal Broadcast/Film output is a bonus. Excellent creativity and artistic skills. Good communication and teamwork skills. Excellent time management skills. Willingness to remain up-to-date on the latest creative software and hardware. Extensive 3D modelling software knowledge, both in Polygonal and Nurbs modelling Extensive experience in 3D scanning and reverse engineering Demonstrated ability to learn new 3D programs Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, sketches and / or 3D digital Benefits Annual Bonus Family Healthcare provided

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