Sr Maya Specialist

Create Advertising Group is an award-winning entertainment marketing agency that specializes in fulfilling the creative needs of film, television, gaming and branding clients. Create prides itself on passion. We seek talented, driven people who will add a unique voice to our exceptional work. Located in Los Angeles, we provide a creative, fun, and informal working atmosphere.

• 10+ years of experience as a Technical 3D Artist in a fast-paced, deadline driven marketing environment.
• Able to quickly conceptualize and execute unique, dynamic camera/product animation which holds viewers attention and showcases the product’s design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing the ability to create photorealistic materials, lighting rigs, and environments which emphasize the curvature and form of product hardware.
• Ability to quickly unwrap and optimize undistorted UV sets for complex geometry.
• Advanced knowledge of 3d hard surface modeling & CAD retopology.
• Extensive experience with CAD handling, including conversion and occasional editing.
• Deep knowledge and extensive experience with Maya and V-Ray.
• Should have extensive experience with setting up functional, complex animation rigging systems within Maya, preferably with scripted, UI based controls.
• Should have extensive experience with Maya particle systems and integration with MASH to create dazzling visual FX.
• Comfortable working knowledge of Cinema 4D and Redshift.
• Should possess the ability to multi-task in a high-intensity environment and always strive to deliver on-time.
• Should possess strong communication skills and the ability to speak concisely and effectively to explain complex technical concepts to team members from various disciplines across the world.
• Must be able to quickly and efficiently adapt to pre-established production pipelines and adhere to strict processes within those pipelines.
• A passionate mind for R&D. Ability to dive into the unknown to solve “impossible” and interesting technical hurdles.
• A strong attention to detail, organization and ability to thoroughly QC renders and scene files.

Maya, Vray, Photoshop, After Effects, Substance, C4D, Redshift, Deadline.

• Proficiency in python/MEL scripting.
• Experience with Houdini.
• CAD modeling (NX, Fusion etc.) and/or engineering experience.
• Experience with Phoenix FD.
• Experience or familiarity with Nuke.
• Experience with Keyshot.
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  AE
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  C4D
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  Maya

Create is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

To be considered, please submit resume and cover letter to: