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Wētā FX

Wētā FX

www.wetafx.co.nz

1 Job

1,552 Employees

About the Company

We are Wētā FX - artists and innovators in the world of digital entertainment (previously Weta Digital).

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Wētā FX
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Hard Surface Modellers
Job Description
**Job title:** Hard Surface Modeller **Role Summary:** Design and produce high‑quality hard‑surface assets (vehicles, architecture, props, armour) for film and television pipelines, creating models from 2D references, previs, photogrammetry, and scan data, and delivering them to rigging, FX, layout, and look‑dev departments. **Expectations:** - Deliver realistic, production‑ready models with clean topology, efficient UVs, and detailed photorealism. - Work autonomously while collaborating closely with other departments. - Meet strict deadlines and maintain excellent organization and communication. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build advanced hard‑surface models from reference material and scan data. - Split models into LODs and provide texture planes as required. - Hand off models in formats compliant with pipeline standards for rigging, FX, layout, and look‑dev. - Troubleshoot topology, UV, or texture issues and optimize for rendering. - Document modeling processes and maintain asset libraries. **Required Skills:** - Proficient in Maya (production use). - Experience with Mudbox or Z‑Brush for sculpting. - Strong eye for detail, photorealism, and reference fidelity. - Comfortable using Linux command line for daily tasks. - Effective time management, problem solving, and clear communication. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree or diploma in 3‑D Animation, Visual Effects, Digital Arts, or related field preferred. - Proficiency in relevant software and optional certifications in Maya, Z‑Brush, or Mudbox may be advantageous. **Additional Beneficial Experience (not required):** - Modeling experience in characters, creatures, or environments. - Scripting in MEL and/or Python. - Familiarity with Houdini, Reality Capture, or Blender.
Vancouver, Canada
Hybrid
16-02-2026