Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Character Animator to join our team and contribute to the creation of captivating character animations for our projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent artistic skills, and proficiency in industry-standard animation software. As a Senior Character Animator, you will collaborate with other team members to bring characters to life, ensuring high-quality animations that meet project requirements and deadlines.
Responsibilities:
1. Create high-quality character animations for various projects, including, films, and other media.
2. Collaborate with the animation team, directors, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver animations that meet artistic and technical standards.
3. Ensuring proper deformation and functionality with blend shapes.
4. Implement feedback from directors and supervisors to refine animations and achieve the desired look and feel.
5. Troubleshoot technical issues related to character animation and work with the technical team to find solutions.
6. Having an excellent understanding of human anatomy & muscle movement/ functioning is a must.
7. Stay updated on industry trends and new techniques to continuously improve animation quality and efficiency.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
2. Proven experience as a character animator in the animation and/or film industry, minimum 5 years.
3. Proficiency in industry-standard animation softwares such as Maya, Blender, Ziva, Mush 3D, Houdini
.4. Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, weight, and posing.
5. Excellent artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
6. Experience with character rigging and skinning is a plus.
7. A demo reel showcasing previous animation work is required.
Skills:
1. Character animation.2. Muscle simulation, logical blend shapes deformation.
2. Rigging and skinning.
3. 3D animation software (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, etc.)
4. Animation principles
5. Communication