We are seeking a skilled Digital Sculptor to join our creative theming team. This role involves transforming concept art and design sketches into detailed 3D digital sculpts that are not only visually compelling but also optimized for fabrication, molding, and large-scale production.
The Digital Sculptor will work closely with concept designers, art directors, and fabricators to ensure sculpted forms from organic environments, rockwork, decorative motifs, character statues and props are accurate, buildable, and durable once realized in physical form.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digital Sculpting - Produce high-quality 3D sculpts of themed elements (characters, props, scenic features, architectural ornamentation) using ZBrush.
- Fabrication-Ready Models - Optimize sculpted models for CNC milling, 3D printing, mold-making, and casting, ensuring correct scale, tolerances, and part separations.
- Interpretation of Creative Concepts - Translate sketches, mood boards, and concept art into 3D sculpts while retaining the intended artistic style and storytelling.
- Knowledge of Real-World Parameters - Apply practical understanding of mold-making, shrinkage, joinery, and fabrication workflows, ensuring digital assets can be manufactured efficiently.
- Collaboration with Designers & Fabricators - Partner with creative designers, BIM coordinators, and on-site teams to ensure digital assets integrate seamlessly into construction and installation.
- Surface & Detail Development - Sculpt fine surface textures, patterns, and finishes that enhance realism and durability.
- Iteration & Feedback - Revise and refine sculpts based on feedback from art directors, project managers, and production teams.
- On-Site Support - Provide digital-to-physical guidance during mock-ups, testing, and installation, helping bridge the sculpting and fabrication process.
Required Skills & Qualifications -
- Proficiency in ZBrush (required).
- Strong portfolio of digital sculpting work (Environments, props, & characters).
- Experience preparing sculpts for CNC milling, 3D printing, mold-making, and casting.
- Solid understanding of organic & environmental forms (rock formations, flora & fauna), anatomy, scale, and proportion.
- Knowledge of real-world fabrication parameters (mold design, tolerances, shrinkage, parting lines, surface prep).
- Strong collaboration skills for working with designers, engineers, and fabrication teams.
Desirable Additional Skills -
- Experience in theming, film/TV set design, or large-scale sculpture projects.
- Familiarity with Rhino, Revit, or BIM workflows for integration into larger project models.
- Understanding of materials and scenic finishes used in themed entertainment (fiberglass, concrete, resin, foam, plaster, etc.).
- Experience with other digital art tools such as Blender, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Illustrator or Similar.
