THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. The Third Floor is a fun, creative company founded by artists, for artists. We work on extremely high-profile projects, while maintaining a small studio culture. The company has won multiple Emmy and VES awards for its work. Recent projects include WandaVision and Hawkeye, Wonder Woman 1984, The Mandalorian, and many more.

The Third Floor is looking for Finals Animation Character Modelers to join our new Animation Division. The ideal candidate is a passionate character creator, embodying every step of the creative process and lives for the process of being able to bring rich and detailed characters to life. A character artist who thinks about the background of the character and the story that they tell - that’s who we’re looking for. An artist that can take notes and direction from various sources, but also loves to push ideas and brainstorm ways to bring these visions to life as 3D character models, exploring every single aspect of the work.

Full Time. Remote Position. Must be in the state of California, Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York (Outside NYC), Colorado, Washington, or Canada for remote positions.

Responsibilities:

• Create highly stylized 3d creatures and characters from storyboards, concept art, 3d sculpts, and/or script pages.

• Sculpt, model, and texture assets while solving issues by using creative topological solutions.

• Collaborate with animators and technical directors to address issues or needs that will be met downstream.

• Address direction and feedback from Creative Directors and Art Directors as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Experience within the animation/vfx/games industry modeling in maya and zbrush.

• Experience within the animation/vfx/games industry using substance painter and/or other texturing packages.

• Desire to learn new tools and workflows.

• Work efficiently within a production environment and collaborate with other departments to ensure proper milestones are met.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Possess an artistic eye for detail and understand the proportions of the human body, as well as shape language in character design

• Experience with 2d painting and drawing of characters.

• Experience with character rigging

• Experience working with the Unreal Engine

• Experience with realistic anatomy and also the ability to exaggerate proportions for a different look and feel

Application Requirements:

• To be considered: include your resume, demo reel/ portfolio link (and password, if needed), and demo reel breakdown (or, alternatively, a written detailed breakdown/contribution) with your application.

• Wire frames and textures must be shown for proper consideration. Adding references is also a plus.

The pay scale is between $30 - $70 / hour based on experience, skillset and other factors. We work an average of 5 hours of paid overtime a week. Additional TTF benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Sick Time, 401k (staff only), PTO (staff only), and additional Perks & Benefits.

U.S. & Canada Applicants only: TTF participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All documents provided for proof of work authorization must be current and unexpired. We cannot accept expired proof of identity.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, TTF is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.