Facial Modeller; DNEG VFX

Facial Modellers at DNEG focus on creating highly accurate digital likenesses and expressive facial asset systems for world-class VFX and TV projects. You will work closely with texture, shader, look-development and rigging teams to deliver hero-quality assets that hold up in extreme close-ups, LED volumes, high-resolution formats and next-generation real-time workflows.

• Demonstrated ability to create accurate digital likenesses in neutral and FACS expressions.
• Strong understanding of facial anatomy, expression mechanics and muscle systems.
• A very keen eye for detail
• Excellent spatial awareness and a refined sense of form, proportion and silhouette.
• Expert knowledge of polygon/sub-D modelling in Maya with an ability to quickly learn proprietary tools.
• A working knowledge of packages such as Mudbox or Z-brush
• Ability to produce clean, animation-friendly topology and efficient UV layouts.
• Understanding of how model detail translates into displacement workflows, shaders and material look-development.
• Ability to objectively assess likeness accuracy and iterate quickly according to feedback.

• A working knowledge of Linux
• Experience working with facial scanning, photogrammetry, or machine-learning-driven facial pipelines.
• Familiarity with wrap-based workflows (e.g., R3DS Wrap).
• Knowledge of real-time engines (Unreal/Unity) for facial asset review.
• 4+ years experience in high-end VFX, TV, or AAA games.
• Knowledge of NURBS modelling
• At least 4 years’ experience modelling creatures for high end film or TV
• A passion for human and creature anatomy.
• Previous experience producing hero-quality facial assets within a creature or character team.

• Meticulous, observant and committed to delivering photoreal results.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team player.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new tools and techniques, including in-house technologies.
• Calm under pressure with strong time-management skills and an accurate sense of task duration.
• Self-driven with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Objective and self-critical eye with a strong sense of quality contro