3D Animator

About Unity:
At Unity Environmental University we are on a mission tomake environmental education accessible and affordable to all. Our unique model combines a functional hierarchy and project-based structure through our four Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) to promote collaboration and innovation (Distance Education, Sustainable Ventures, Hybrid Learning and the Technical Institute for Environmental Professions). We prioritize our students' needs above all else, offering a variety of modalities, including hybrid, in-person, hyflex, and online. Our innovative and inclusive culture prepares students to tackle real-world challenges and cultivate the next generation of environmental professionals and leaders who can make a positive impact on our world.

Our Mission:

We are dedicated to delivering quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and inspire individuals from all walks of life to steward sustainable ecosystems.

The Opportunity:

The 3D Animator will work to support Distance Educations (DE) Learning Experience Design (LXD) team in the development of Extended Reality (XR) learning environments. Specifically, they will work with the LXD Teams XR Developer to create, rig, animate, and iterate the assets that comprise those environments. The 3D Animator will also work with external vendors in the development of new or specialized animated assets.

The Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates commitment to Unity Colleges core values and serves as a role model for the Colleges standards of conduct.
• Contributes to the Colleges commitment to sustainability and contributes to the Colleges commitment to support a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Follows safety and infection control policies while assisting with their enforcement.

• Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills with regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws. In addition to actively participating in Unity College Professional Development days and Unity College required annual trainings.
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service and student success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in 3D animation.
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation and character anatomy.
• An ability to tell a story through visuals
• Portfolio of prior work
• Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Substance, Maya, Blender, and 3DS Max
• Proficiency in creating, rigging, and animating a wide variety of 3D models
• Proficiency in game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Familiarity with Substance Painter / ZBrush
• Ability to schedule, prioritize and meet varied deadlines across a multitude of projects
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Proven ability to stay current with rapidly changing technologies
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the college

Preferred:

• Masters degree in a relevant field
• Experience with 3D animation for educational purposes
• Broad coding capability

Are you contemplating the job but uncertain if you should apply? We encourage you to reach out to us regardless. At our company, we acknowledge that not everyone begins their professional journey with equal advantages, opportunities, or privileges. Therefore, we value your unique skills and experiences. Take a chance and submit your application; you may be precisely the individual we're searching for!

Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Distance Education, The Technical School for Environmental Professions, and the School of Environmental Business & Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.

Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, weekends. Working extended hours may be required as needed andUnity Environmental Universityemployees must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling their responsibilities while meeting the Colleges needs.

AlthoughAt Unity Environmental UniversityEnterprise employees are generally scheduled to work at their base location, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at anyAt Unity Environmental Universitylocation.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping, and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.

Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance