Company Description For over three decades, Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) has been delighting and inspiring audiences worldwide with award-winning visual effects and is responsible for creating some of Hollywood’s most memorable screen moments.

RSP’s reputation and leadership makes it a trusted creative partner for major motion picture studios worldwide, with innovation a key component to RSP’s ongoing success.

RSP's recent work includes Sinners, Mickey 17, A Complete Unknown, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Knuckles, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

We are looking for a Senior Modeller to join our team on a 12 month contract, commencing in the second half of 2026!

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the creation of high-quality 3D assets that meet the creative vision and technical requirements of productions, consistently delivering work to the highest artistic and production standards.
- Collaborate closely with Supervisors, Artists and cross-functional departments to develop efficient, production-ready assets that integrate seamlessly throughout the VFX pipeline.
- Drive modelling best practices, ensuring assets are optimised for rigging, look development, rendering and downstream workflows.
- Contribute to creative and technical problem-solving, proactively identifying solutions that enhance quality, efficiency and project outcomes.
- Mentor and support junior artists, fostering skill development, knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement.




- Partner with department leadership to refine workflows, improve production processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and scalability.
- Take ownership of workload planning, delivery and communication, ensuring deadlines, quality expectations and production priorities are consistently met.
- Champion collaboration, professionalism and studio values while contributing positively to team culture and project success

Skills and Experience

- Significant experience in a senior modelling role within VFX, animation, games or a related CG production environment.
- Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya, with advanced modelling and asset development capabilities.
- Robust understanding of topology, UV layout, asset optimisation and modelling requirements for rigging and look development.
- Advanced knowledge of industry-standard modelling and sculpting tools, including ZBrush, Mudbox, UVLayout and TopoGun.
- Solid understanding of rendering, compositing and related production tools, including working knowledge of Nuke.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and develop practical, production-focused solutions.
- Exceptional artistic judgement, attention to detail and understanding of form, shape and visual aesthetics.
- Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
- Experience working within Linux-based production environments and familiarity with command-line workflows.

📌 Senior Modelling Artist (Adelaide)
🏢 Rising Sun Pictures
📍 Adelaide