Animator

We’re seeking an experienced Animator to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Blender, rigging, handcrafted animation, and motion capture workflows. In this role, you’ll bring characters, environments, and concepts to life, working closely with designers, developers, and other team members. If you’re passionate about storytelling through animation and have a strong technical foundation, we’d love to see your portfolio!

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality animations for characters, objects, and environments using Blender.
• Rig characters and assets for efficient animation workflows.
• Produce handcrafted animations that emphasise detail, fluidity, and realism.
• Work with motion capture data, cleaning and refining it for integration into projects.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to align animations with the creative vision.
• Troubleshoot technical animation challenges and ensure seamless delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends and tools to push creative boundaries.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional animation experience.
• Proficiency in Blender, including rigging and animation tools.
• Expertise in both keyframe animation and motion capture pipelines.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, movement, and timing in animation.
• Ability to troubleshoot rigging and animation-related technical issues.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of animations.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
• Experience with web technologies and APIs such as OpenGL / CL / Metal

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