3D Animator (Mid – Senior)
Bring characters and environments to life using Maya. Join our team as a Mid–Senior 3D Animator
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
As a 3D Animator, you will play a key role in our creative team, breathing life into our characters and environments. Your responsibilities will scale based on your experience level:
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Create high-quality character, creature, and environmental animation in line with the project’s artistic and technical requirements.
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Transform storyboard concepts and animatics into incredible animated sequences, ensuring the emotional depth, narrative pacing, and subtle characterisation are captured in each scene.
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Collaborate closely with directors, production leads, and rigging artists to ensure characters perform optimally within the pipeline.
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Maintain strong performance continuity, timing, weight, and natural behaviour across all shots.
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For Senior Level: Take ownership of complex, high-priority sequences, assist in troubleshooting pipeline challenges, and actively mentor mid-level and junior animators to maintain the studio’s high quality standards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A certificate, diploma or degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field (or equivalent professional production experience).
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Proficiency in Autodesk Maya is an absolute must.
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Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a 3D animation role, preferably within a VFX, film, or commercial animation studio pipeline.
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Deep understanding of the core principles of animation, body mechanics, physics, and character acting techniques.
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Good working knowledge of rigging systems, character setup, and how to troubleshoot basic asset issues.
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Exceptional attention to detail and strong visual storytelling skills.
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Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to take constructive feedback and adapt under tight deadlines.
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For Senior Track: A proven track record of guiding sequences from layout to final polish and a solid understanding of technical pipeline optimization.
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A compelling and up-to-date showreel showcasing a strong range of 3D performance, weight, and animation mechanics.
MODE:
Physical
TYPE:
Full Time
LEVEL:
Mid - Senior
EXPERIENCE
2+ years