Job Overview

Feature	Details
Company Name	Red Star 3D
Project	The Amazing Maurice 2 (Feature Film)
Location	Sheffield, England, UK (Physical base in UK/EU required)
Work Type	Remote (Contract-based)
Experience Level	Junior / Mid / Senior (Minimum 1 year production experience)
Contract Duration	January – August 2026
Primary Software	Autodesk Maya
Key Technical Skill	MASH (Procedural scattering and environment creation)
Asset Types	Hard surface & Organic (Props, Sets, and Environments)
Salary	Negotiable (Based on experience)

Company Overview

Red Star 3D is an award-winning animation studio dedicated to crafting high-quality feature films and immersive content. Following the success of our global hit The Amazing Maurice, we are expanding our team for the highly anticipated sequel. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, artist-driven environment where technical skill meets creative storytelling.

The Role

We are seeking talented Set & Prop Modellers at all levels (Junior, Mid, and Senior) to help bring the vibrant world of The Amazing Maurice 2 to life. In this role, you will be responsible for translating stylized concept art into high-quality 3D assets, ranging from intricate hand-held props to expansive, detailed environments.

The ideal candidate possesses a keen eye for silhouette, scale, and technical efficiency, ensuring assets are production-ready for the surfacing and lighting departments.

Key Responsibilities

High-Fidelity Modelling: Create stylized hard-surface and organic models of props, sets, and environments based on 2D concept art and reference.
UV Optimization: Execute clean, efficient UV layouts to support high-quality texturing and surfacing workflows.
Environment Construction: Manage scene layout and environment assembly within Maya, ensuring technical standards are met for downstream departments.
Procedural Scattering: Utilize procedural methods (e.g., MASH) to populate environments with vegetation, debris, and props, maintaining artistic intent and performance.
Technical Troubleshooting: Ensure models are topologically sound, free of errors, and optimized for the production pipeline.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Lead Modeller and Art Director to ensure all assets align with the film’s established visual style.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
- Experience: 1+ years of professional production experience in animation or VFX.
- Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Maya.
- Procedural Skills: Demonstrated experience using MASH or similar procedural tools for environment population and scattering.
- Technical Foundation: A strong understanding of topology, edge flow, and UV mapping principles.
- Portfolio: A demo reel showcasing a range of hard-surface and organic modeling, including wireframes.
Desirable “Nice-to-Haves”:
- Sculpting: Experience with ZBrush or Mudbox for organic detailing.
- Industry Background: Previous experience working on animated feature films.
- Advanced MASH: Specialized experience in complex scatter setups and procedural environment workflows.
- Communication: Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting while maintaining proactive communication with the team.

Why Join Red Star?

High-Profile Project: Contribute to the sequel of a beloved, world-class animated feature.
Remote Flexibility: Work from the comfort of your home studio within the UK or EU.
Creative Culture: Join a studio that values artistic input and technical innovation.
Competitive Compensation: Salary is negotiable based on experience and portfolio strength.

The Creative Vision & Impact

As a Set and Prop Modeller for The Amazing Maurice 2, you are a digital world-builder. You aren’t just creating standalone objects; you are responsible for the tactile feel of the film. Whether you are modeling the intricate textures of a medieval street or the organic curves of a stylized forest, your work provides the physical foundation for the lighting and animation teams. Because this is a sequel to a successful feature, there is a high bar for “stylized realism”—meaning your models must look whimsical and hand-crafted while maintaining the technical integrity required for high-end cinematic rendering.

The Technical Workflow: Maya & MASH

A unique aspect of this role is the heavy emphasis on proceduralism. Red Star is looking for more than traditional “box modeling.” By requiring experience with MASH, the studio is signaling that they need artists who can handle scale and complexity. You will be expected to create “smart” environments—using procedural scattering to distribute grass, rocks, or clutter in a way that looks natural but remains easy for the computer to process. This balance of artistic layout and technical optimization is the core challenge of the position.