Animator

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Animator will create high-quality animations that are both spectacular and functional. Responsibilities include collaborating with lead artists and game designers to implement new animations, defining and enforcing artistic quality standards, and owning the animation production pipeline. The role requires expertise in motion capture data manipulation, key-frame animation, character setup and rigging, and problem-solving. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to change and learn continuously. The position is located in Shanghai and is full-time.
Must have:
  • High-quality animation creation
  • Motion capture data expertise
  • Key-frame animation skills
  • Character setup and rigging
  • MotionBuilder, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop expertise

Job Details

Job Title:

Animator

Requisition ID:

R025224

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Create high quality animations that are both spectacular and functional.

-Work with the lead artist and game designers to implement new animations.

-Help define and enforce artistic quality standards.

-Own the animation production pipeline and make sure it is properly understood and used by the team.

COMPETENCIES

-Track record directing, improving, and cleaning up motion capture data.

-Able to create key-frame animations by hand.

-Character setup, rigging.

-Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.

-Imagines, envisions, and devises new approaches, concepts, models, designs and processes.

-Communicates effectively with the development team.

-Continuous learner

-Ability to adapt to change.

-Strong interpersonal skills

REQUIREMENTS

-Expertise in Motion Builder, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop

-Strong understanding of real-time rendering, lighting, and animation

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