Junior 3D Animator

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Sparx* is seeking a highly motivated Junior 3D Animator to create animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras for a high-quality, award-winning animated TV series. Responsibilities include keyframe animation, strong fundamentals in posing, timing, and spacing, and working within the show's style. The ideal candidate will be flexible, willing to learn, self-motivated, and able to work within production schedules. Experience with Maya and English keyframe lip-sync is essential. Motion capture experience is a plus. The role offers the opportunity to work on Hollywood blockbusters and AAA games within an elite international team.
Must have:
  • Maya & animation tools knowledge
  • Keyframe animation skills
  • Strong animation fundamentals
  • English lip-sync experience
  • Ability to take direction
  • Good communication skills
Good to have:
  • Motion capture experience
Perks:
  • Work on Hollywood blockbusters and AAA games
  • Join an elite international team
  • Attractive benefits
  • Career and international mobility opportunities

Job Details

Responsibilities

Report to: Animation Director

Sparx* is seeking a highly motivated Junior Animator who is looking to take their career up a notch by working with a famous studio and serious IP. He or she is responsible for creating animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras, along with key frame animation, and has strong fundamentals such as posing, timing, and spacing. Also be able to take direction with ease and still be creative within the parameters of the shows style for a high quality, award winning animated TV series.

  • Project style: Cartoon, Stylized, Realistic
  • Must be flexible, willing to learn, self-motivated and supportive.
  • Be able to work within a Production Schedule.
  • Ownership
  • Understand and follow the requirements and specific needs of the project.
  • Follow the direction and project planning of Producers/Team Leads/Animation Directors.

Qualifications

  • Must have a good general knowledge of Maya and animation tools.
  • Lipsynch: Consequent experience in English Keyframe Lipsynch.
  • A strong grasp of the basic animation fundamentals and a great work ethic.
  • Having experience working with motion capture animation is a plus.
  • Enthusiastic attitude and good communication skills.
  • Must have good creative vision and be detail-orientated.
  • Passion to create something special and willing to push the limits.

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 3,500 employees across 22 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide. Visit  to find out how we can make games better, together. 
About Our Team
Established in 1995, Sparx* is Vietnam's premier Game Art and Animation studio, with over 500 full-time artists, animators and technical experts. Since 2011, Sparx* has been a member of Virtuos Group - one of the world's largest content production companies. For over two decades, the studio based in Ho Chi Minh City has contributed to the biggest AAA video games, highest-grossing Hollywood blockbuster movies, and award-winning TV series.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work on Hollywood blockbusters and AAA games
• Join an elite international team
• Grow with love, fun and creativity
• Attractive benefits
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 1064
  • Posting Date 02/28/2025, 09:51 AM
  • Locations Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (Sparx)
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-SPX #LI-DN1

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