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.

Requirements

• 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.