What are the responsibilities and job description for the CG Character Modeler - Onsite, New Orleans or Remote, Home Office position at Swaybox Studios?
CG Character Modeler
Location: New Orleans, LA or Remote, Home Office
Why join Swaybox Studios?
At Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling. As we collaborate with DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation and Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho on a revolutionary new project, you’ll play a vital role in coordinating the artistry and logistics that bring bold visions to life. This is your chance to help lead a production that’s equal parts innovative and unforgettable.
Job Summary:
Swaybox Studios is looking for a CG Character Modeler to help bring unforgettable characters to life through expressive, stylized, and performance-ready 3D models. The ideal candidate understands how to translate artistic vision and narrative needs into technically sound and visually compelling assets.
This role involves creating and adjusting character models that align with the story, design language, and production requirements. You’ll work closely with art direction, reference material, and performance capture data to build characters that perform effectively in both animated and VFX-heavy pipelines.
Join us as we partner with DC Comics on a visionary project that aims to redefine the future of storytelling and character-driven content.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and refine high-quality character models based on concept art, reference imagery, or director's notes.
- Ensure models meet both artistic and technical requirements for rigging, animation, and rendering.
- Collaborate with supervisors and the character pipeline team to maintain style consistency and character fidelity across assets.
- Adapt and evolve models based on motion capture data and performance-driven requirements.
- Stay current with emerging tools, performance capture technologies, and modeling techniques to improve workflows.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience as a character modeler in film, TV, or high-end animation/VFX production.
- Strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and standard modeling/surfacing tools.
- Solid understanding of topology, edge flow, and deformation principles for animation-ready characters.
- Ability to interpret 2D artwork, scans, or photogrammetry into clean, stylized or realistic 3D forms.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to iterate based on feedback from supervisors and directors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with performance capture hardware, software, or data.
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine, real-time workflows, or game engines.
- Familiarity with texturing, lookdev, or rigging processes.
- Background in traditional sculpture, drawing, or character design.
- Comfort using emerging modeling tools or experimenting with AI-assisted workflows.
At Swaybox Studios, we believe that great storytelling comes from diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, talents, and identities.
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Swaybox Studios also complies with applicable Louisiana laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are dedicated to fostering a creative, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.
