Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich
Digital Modeller and Editor 80 - 100 %
Start of employment upon agreement, ideally by mid-2025, 2-year fixed-term contract, temporaryThe Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich will be making the prototype of a 65-metre-long mini-diorama with thousands of miniature models of extinct organisms from the last 650 million years. The diorama has the working title 'The Great Journey' and is envisioned as a prototype of 10 metres, with around 300 miniatures. These will start life as digital 3D-models that will then be 3D-printed. The digital 3D-models will be created via commissions or licensed from sources and creators around the world – and by you!
Your responsibilities
You will take leading and supporting roles in creating, editing, and managing the digital 3D-models of extinct organisms. This will involve tasks such as:
- Developing original design concepts for extinct organisms
- Sculpting digital 3D-models of extinct organisms
- 3D-printing prototypes of models
- Maintaining clear and effective communication with external model creators
- Scaling and tweaking externally sourced/commissioned digital 3D-models
Your profile
Essentials:
Advantageous:
- A passion for palaeontology and science and a lot of creativity and curiosity
- 3+ years of professional experience as a 3D Character / Creature Artist
- Expert-level user of relevant software: Zbrush, Blender, Maya or similar
- Experience in managing and streamlining workflow from 3D-sculpting / 3D-editing to 3D-printing, including optimisation of models for print, and software for planning print-supports (e.g., Lychee or Chitubox)
- Good 2D-sketching skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively
- Acute attention to detail, diligent, and highly organised
- Good English skills
Advantageous:
- Experience in 3D resin printing workflow (printer maintenance, washing, curing)
- Proficiency in reading and speaking German
- Art, Design, or Technical Degree
- Working knowledge of Discord
Information on your application
We look forward to your application, which must contain:- Letter of motivation and your CV with names and contact details of up to three references and/or any available reference letters, as a single PDF file.
- Portfolio of 2D / 3D creature design work and other 3D work you want to showcase, as a single PDF file and/or as a link to a web repository.
Application deadline: 31.03.2025
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The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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