Technical Artist

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Rotor Studios Full time
About Rotor Studios

Rotor Studios is a cutting-edge studio specializing in CAD conversion, focusing on vehicles in Maya. As a central hub for incoming assets, our team excels at technical accuracy and precision.

Job Description: Technical Artist - CAD Conversion Specialist

This role involves setting up master assets for both vehicles and accessories, ensuring 'spec accurate' geometry and materials. You will utilize skills in CAD optimization, modelling, surfacing, rigging, lighting, and compositing to produce exceptional assets for image generation by other talented departments.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Accurately interpret and translate vehicle specifications from client reference materials;
  • Assembly & optimization of CAD geometry;
  • Application and assignment of paints and materials across various vehicle grades;
  • Setup the rigging elements for animation;
  • Master Asset creation as a single source of truth for multiple work streams;
  • Articulate technical issues and solutions accordingly to stakeholders;
  • Rendering with reference and QC of produced work;
Requirements:
  • A strong communicator and collaborator;
  • Incredibly organized;
  • A high level of precision and attention to detail;
  • Familiarity with the command line;
  • A self-starter / very proactive and driven individual;
  • Positive and calm under pressure;
  • Highly adaptable to changing tasks;
  • Able to deliver to short deadlines;
  • Able to grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
Key Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Maya & Nuke;
  • 4-5 years experience modelling, UVs, rigging, and surfacing assets;
  • Strong understanding of CG and development pipeline processes;
  • 3-4 years experience with shading and rendering systems (mainly using Octane);
  • Strong problem-solving skills;
  • A great sense of humour;
Desirable Qualifications:
  • An interest in motor vehicles is not crucial, but an advantage;
  • 3-4 years of coding experience & understanding Python;
  • Experience with render review software such as RV;
  • Experience with Unreal;
  • Familiarity with Deadline (or similar render management);
  • Strong experience with lighting and rendering in Octane and/or delivering moderate volumes of work for television or film.
Perks of Working at Rotor Studios
  • Hybrid work arrangement;
  • Fresh fruit and snacks EVERY DAY;
  • Beer/Cider/Wine 'o clock on Friday afternoons;
  • Team lunches/dinners;
  • Education and training to continually learn;
  • Paid parental leave;
  • Company-wide event nights - bowling & karaoke are favs;
Estimated Salary:

$90,000 - $120,000 per year, based on location and experience.

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