3D Animator

2 Months ago • All levels • 3D Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

HOPE is looking for talented 3D Animators to join their animation department. The role involves designing and implementing high-quality 3D character animations, developing blockout animations, and producing final animation sequences. Animators will also craft expressive character performances and ensure deliverables meet project requirements. The company focuses on eradicating educational inequality using the latest entertainment technology. The work culture is collaborative and relaxed, supporting individuals to reach their best potential.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or certificate in computer animation.
  • Understanding of animation and storytelling techniques.
  • Attention to detail and receptiveness to feedback.
Good to have:
  • Understanding of lighting, shadows, and textures.
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Details

Why Choose HOPE (Humanitarian Operations)?  

  

Every employer looks for candidates with experience, and now more than ever the experience must be up to date. What is going to set you apart from the hundreds of other job applicants that apply alongside you? Have you worked on something that is going to drop jaws?  

  

At HOPE we offer the most valuable, differentiating experience available to those looking to begin or advance their chosen careers. We either hire our team members or celebrate the day they get their opportunity to do exactly what they studied for and to excel at what they have experience in doing with us.  

  

Those members of our team that have left to take up employment elsewhere have taken up positions of relative seniority. We help create leaders, as long as you are prepared to work for that goal.  

  

Experience comes in all shapes and sizes, but none like the experience HOPE will offer you. Everything we do uses next generation technology and applications. The work you will be doing is admiral and will allow you to gain a degree of respect from your potential recruitment officer because you will be working on something of charitable necessity. During potential job interviews you will be able to demonstrate your ability by showing published work created as part of a team. This is real experience that will set you apart!  

  

  

REQUIREMENT 

  

We are looking for talented 3D Animators to join our animation department! The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for creating fun and exciting animations and pay particular attention to detail. We know that most people can create a walk cycle, but can you bring a character to life and if not do you want to learn to?  

  

We are looking for disciplined and artistic candidates with a firm grasp of animation techniques, fundamentals, and Maya. The Animators will work collaboratively with our team to understand project needs, create storyboards and animations, and assist in the editing process. You should be collaborative, knowledgeable, and reliable.  

   

To be a successful Animator, you should be adaptable, creative, and receptive to direction. You should be happy to work with others as our animators treat each other like family.  

  

You must be based in Edinburgh or able to come to our office located in Edinburgh, Scotland as this is an office-based position.  

  

SKILLS REQUIRED 

 

Please do not apply for specific experience levels as we place you accordingly once we evaluate you. We do not believe that experience is gained over time, we believe that your exposure and talent dictate this.  

  

Basic  

  

Bachelor’s degree, certificate in computer animation (not a must) or a strong portfolio supporting your talent.  

Understanding of animation, storytelling, and character development techniques.  

Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction.  

  

Intermediate  

  

Understanding; lighting, shadows, and textures  

Ability to work independently or with a team to develop animations and solve problems.  

Strong interpersonal, communication skills.  

  

Advanced  

  

Understanding of limb movement, the effect of weight, and the behaviour of skin and flesh  

Experience and knowledge of working with Unity  

Rigging

  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Design and implement high-quality 3D character animations using Autodesk Maya.
  • Develop blockout animations to establish timing, composition, and key poses.
  • Produce final animation sequences ready for presentation and approval by the Head of Animation.
  • Craft expressive and emotive character performances that convey personality and narrative intent.
  • Ensure all animation deliverables meet project requirements and are completed within established deadlines.
  • Organize and manage animation files, asset libraries, and maintain up-to-date documentation and workflow procedures.
  • Apply creative and artistic direction to visually communicate stories or concepts effectively.

  

About HOPE  

   

Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), was established in 2004 and is dedicated to eradicating educational inequality. Every child in the world should have equal opportunity to become numerate and have the ability to read and type, regardless of their background or nationality, and without prejudice.   

  

This should be done using the latest entertainment technology, thus enabling each lesson to come to life and envelop children, globally for free for those who cannot contribute financially.  

  

We are rapidly growing our team and we are looking for like-minded individuals to bring their skills to push our mission forward. We value teamwork, honesty, and flexibility in the workplace, and create an environment for everyone to flourish.     

      

  

What is it like to work at HOPE?       

   

At Humanitarian Operations, we do things a little differently. We are done with corporate hierarchies and work in an agile, start-up, fashion. We celebrate everyone’s individuality and ideas as exactly what they are: valuable!   

   

The work culture at HOPE is collaborative and relaxed. We encourage feedback and support each other to solve problems–always striving to be the best we can be. We are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products.      

   

We don’t believe in micro-management; we believe in supporting everyone to reach their best potential and practise using the most efficient and innovative solutions. HOPE is not just a place of work. It is a place of growth, learning, and development. We are co-creating a new world and having fun whilst doing it. We want to challenge everyone in positive and creative ways every day so we can all evolve together.  

  

  

What We Give You in Return   

  

We are committed to hiring and nurturing the Directors and Managers of tomorrow. We recognize that career paths are increasingly dynamic, and that many professionals will seek opportunities across multiple companies throughout their journey. With this in mind, we aim to equip you not just with a job, but with the skills, experience, and independence needed to thrive in any environment.Here, you'll have the freedom to take ownership of your work, the support to grow, and the opportunity to shape your future

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