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, Thunderbolts*, 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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Modeller to join our team on a 12 month contract, in our Adelaide studio! 

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.
• Strong 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.

Additional Information

To apply, please submit your interest below.

As we'll be reviewing applications as they come in, early applications are encouraged!