Animation – Senior Artist

5 Months ago • 5-6 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Xentrix Studios is looking for talented and experienced animators to join their production team in Bangalore. As a Senior Artist, you will be responsible for bringing characters to life through vivid and compelling animation, using digital tools to create quality animation for TV series, feature films, and other projects. You will work closely with directors and animation supervisors, planning shots, showing performance ideas, and collaborating with the team to ensure the highest quality animation. The role also involves mentoring and leading less experienced artists, providing support and guidance to ensure their artistic and professional growth. To be successful in this role, you will need a strong understanding of animation principles, character rigging, and production pipelines. You must be a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. Experience with Maya or equivalent 3D software is essential.
Must have:
  • Demonstrate a broad range of character animation and acting skills.
  • A deep understanding of character rigging.
  • A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved.
  • Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.
  • Experience and proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D software required.
  • At least 5-6 years’ experience as a 3D animator for TV series (Preferably Children’s series & International Productions) / Feature / video games.
Good to have:
  • Background in traditional hand-drawn / stop-motion animation
  • Art Background. Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred

Job Details

Xentrix Studios is hiring Animators to join our production team in Bangalore. We require talented men and women who show exceptional understanding of Animation as a story telling and entertaining medium. The position offers a chance to work in a creative environment to produce children’s animated TV series and content for other mediums such as Feature Films, Theme Parks and Games. Good knowledge of weight, locomotion, anatomy, dialogue, acting, appeal is a must. If you have a good sense of humor, that's a plus. We are all set to welcome artists who will contribute with their skills and will also provide ideas for creating mesmerizing visuals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and compelling character acting and movement

Create quality animation using digital tools for TV Series, Feature films and other related projects.

Work closely with Directors and Animation Supervisors

Plan shots with an understanding of storyline /character context

Clearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in animation dailies

Collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Animation Supervisors and Leads

Implement changes and completely finish shots in accordance with production schedule

Develop a working knowledge of necessary production tools

Actively promote and communicate sound solutions to technical and design issues related to animation.

Mentor and lead by example less experienced artists, providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that provide for their artistic and professional growth.

Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and change of requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Demonstrate a broad range of character animation and acting skills. This includes a deep understanding of the principles of animation, and how to best employ those principles to create performance that supports both the characters and story goals of the show

A deep understanding of character rigging. This includes a fundamental understanding of the technical processes involved, functionality and requirements.

A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation

Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude

Experience and proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D software required

Background in traditional hand-drawn / stop-motion animation would be a plus

Art Background. Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred

Visual demonstration (Show reel: QuickTime or web link preferred) of animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, weight, physics, balance, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, and staging.

At least 5-6 years’ experience as a 3D animator for TV series (Preferably Children’s series & International Productions) / Feature / video games.

PORTFOLIO REQUIRMENT & SKILL TEST

Visual demonstration (Show reel: QuickTime or web link preferred) of animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, weight, physics, balance, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, and staging.

Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album).

Candidate must be willing to complete a skill test if required

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About The Company

Xentrix Studios is an artist-driven studio, which means that the heart of what we do comes from your unique talents! We are always excited to hear from those who have sharp animation skills, a passion for great design, and a story to tell the world. Xentrix is your microphone, time to step up!
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