Modeler

Position:
CG Modeler

Job Description:
Reach Games is seeking talented modelers! You should have a strong understanding of one of the mainstream 3D packages, such as Maya or 3DStudio Max and have a strong proficiency with Photoshop. Your demo reel should display a variety of environments and characters with shaded and wireframe meshes and snapshots of your textures. Please only include work that you feel is your strongest. A strong 2D portfolio is optional but encouraged.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in modeling organic and/or mechanical and environmental elements in the low to mid poly range. Excellent understanding of mesh topology with advanced polygonal modeling skills is a must, (and a candidate should possess a strong grasp of modeling workflows and rigging).

A candidate should possess excellent communication and personable skills as well as abilities as a 3D artist. You need to be able to operate effectively in a team environment, take feedback and direction from team members and provide feedback when necessary.

A Demo Reel demonstrating the following is required:

• Excellent Modeling and Texturing skills
• Good use of light and shadow
• Excellent sense of scale
• Excellent level of finish

Requirements:

• Ability to work from reference materials with high level of accuracy (to reference material)
• Ability to model moderate to complex 3D characters and / or environments without specific reference
• Ability to modify and create efficient and effective textures
• Must work well under direction and be able to take constructive feedback from art leads
• Should possess 3 or more years experience working in a team environment as a 3D artist

Responsibilities:

• Based upon concept drawings/reference materials or direction from art leads - create 3D assets for a title that are consistently built within the correct specifications
• Work within the technical limitations and remain within budgets supplied
• Create textures from photographs or existing source art, or paint new textures as necessary
• Communicate with team members efficiently and effectively
• Assist in modeling workflows and protocols
• Create accurate time estimates for given tasks

Portfolio Submission Guidelines:

All demo submissions are reviewed and must include the following:

• Demo reels should only be submitted as DVD (QuickTime Movies preferred), or personal website as we do not accept VHS.
• A detailed summary/shot list of what your particular contributions were and which software you used.
• Resume (Hardcopy resume included with demo submission)
• Demos no longer than 3 to 5 minutes in length.
• Please only send copies of your art as submissions will not be returned.
  
  For Online demos, please display a single web link at the top of your resume in bold.

To apply, please send your resume and demo reel to jobs@reachgames.com with Modeler in the subject line. Or mail a hardcopy of your resume and reel to:

Reach Games
410-1508 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W8