About Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful.
We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally.
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Job Summary
Are you interested in working on Netflix Animation Studios' next animated feature with our highly talented team of artists?
We are looking for Character Modeling Artists who love building appealing stylised characters from strong proportions and clean forms to production-ready topology and UVs.
Experience with Marvelous Designer is a plus.
This role is focused on creating complete production-ready character models for our upcoming projects.
What You'll Do
Interpret 2D designs and translate them into 3D space while maintaining the original artistic intent.
Produce complex or stylised character models to a high standard with a strong understanding of appeal, silhouette, proportion, shape and scale.
Produce accurate UVs for models for use in downstream departments.
Produce highly optimised meshes with clean production-ready topology that can be rendered and displayed efficiently for downstream departments such as Rigging, Layout and Lighting.
Assume responsibility for ensuring assigned work is produced to the appropriate standard quality within the scheduled timeframe and deadline.
Maintain good communication with the Leadership team.
Qualifications and Requirements
3+ years' experience modelling within a VFX or Animated Feature pipeline
Proficiency with Maya and ZBrush
Experience with Marvelous Designer
Strong understanding of character appeal, silhouette, proportion, and shape language
Solid understanding of proper edge flow and polygon density




Solid understanding of the topology for static and deforming objects
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to abstract and interpret design down to its fundamentals
Strong organizational and time management skills
Location and Work Arrangements
This role is based out of Sydney, Australia.
Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).
Benefits
NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.
If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-chance employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.
We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
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📌 Character Modeler - Netflix Animation Studios (Sydney)
🏢 Netflix Animation Studios Australia
📍 Sydney