Character Modeller

Team Bondi is an independent game development company based in Sydney, Australia. Headed up by Brendan McNamara and featuring a team of seasoned games professionals, Team Bondi will produce next-generation console titles.

We are offering a quality salary and lifestyle package to the right individuals.

We are looking for an experienced and talented character modeller to join our Character Team to work on an upcoming next-generation console title.

Due to limited places available, we are currently looking for experienced candidates with at least one completed title to their credit.

Required Experience

• Proven ability in at least one games development production seen through to completion
• Understanding of the limitations within real-time engines and working out solutions for the best results
• Good knowledge of basic properties of fabric to create realistic clothing and deformation on models
• A very good eye for detail and quality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a creative and collaborative environment
• A passion for creating and playing video games
• Commitment to personal and peer development and sharing best practices

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of character production within a games pipeline
• Thorough understanding of texturing and UVing to maximise space
• Ability to model characters for deformation with a good understanding of edge loops
• Skinning of complex, layered geometry to deform realistically
• Creating and editing complex Set Driven Keys on joints to help with deformation of geometry
• Thorough understanding of normal maps both in generation and editing
• Demonstrate the ability to model realistic and believable characters

About This Post

Contact
animation.jobs@teambondi.com

Posted
Thursday 3rd April 2008
(5 months ago)

Art & Animation Positions

Due to the volume of submissions we will endeavour to respond to each applicant.

Team Bondi will not entertain enquiring telephone calls from applicants prior, during or after his/her application submission. You will receive an acknowledgement email within 3 weeks of Team Bondi receiving your submission. We will contact you if there is an interest in proceeding with your application.

Team Bondi will not accept original portfolios and submissions through sources other than the applicant himself/herself.

A CV and a covering letter are required for all submissions. An accompanying demo reel and or portfolio must be included to demonstrate artistic ability. Inclusion of some conceptual sketching can be beneficial. All demo reels must come with a shot list detailing your contribution.