Character Modeler

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • 3D Art

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3ds-max

texturing

rigging

rendering

Job Description

FromSoftware is seeking a skilled Character Modeler to join their team in Tokyo. Responsibilities include modeling and texturing characters and robots, potentially including rigging, animation, and even game event creation (camera work etc.). The ideal candidate will possess strong 3D modeling skills, the ability to translate 2D concepts into 3D, reproduce original movement in 3D, and demonstrate a high attention to detail. Experience with 3DS Max is required, though experience with other software is also acceptable. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with the employment type (regular employee or independent contractor) determined after reviewing applications. This position requires a university degree or 10 years of relevant experience.

Must have:

3D modeling and texturing
2D to 3D translation
Reproducing movement in 3D
3DS Max proficiency
High attention to detail

Good to have:

Rigging and animation
Game event creation
Real-time rendering experience

Perks:

Twice yearly bonus (regular employee)
Weekends off
National holidays
Summer vacation
New Year's vacation
Flexible work hours

Responsibilities
- Modeling and texturing characters or robots
- Carrying out other tasks depending on experience and/or skills
- Modeling, rigging and animation
- Creating game events (directing camera work, etc.)
Qualifications
- Ability to reform 2D setup screen into 3D
- Ability to reproduce an original piece's movement in 3D
- Ability to use camera work while considering real-time rendering
- Dynamic and appealing rendering skills
- High attention to detail
- Either a graduation certificate from university (graduate school), or 10 years work experience relating to art or graphic design.
  
  (Any period of time studying art or graphic design at school may be included under work experience.)
- 3D graphics creating experience with any software is acceptable.
  (However, you will be required to use 3DS Max at work.)
- Please check here for previous development examples:
Type of Employment

Regular employee (with a 3 month probationary period) or independent contractor.

We will offer suggestions about the employment type after considering your skills and application.
Work Location

FromSoftware head office (Kita-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku)
Salary
Regular employee

260,000+ yen/month (fixed)

(Determined based on experience and/or skills)
- Website updated in November 2022 to reflect adjustments to base salary from October 2022
[Bonus] Twice a year

Independent contractor

400,000+ yen/month (fixed)

(Determined based on experience and/or skills)

[Bonus] None
Holidays

Regular employee

Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, summer vacation, New Year's vacation, special leave for marriages and funerals, paid vacation

Independent contractor

Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays

Other days off can be taken after consulting the appropriate staff
Office Hours

Flexible work hours around 8 hours from 10 am