Character Animator
Date de début :
April 26, 2022
Catégorie de job:
Character Design 3D
Type de contrat :
Temps plein
Niveau d'expérience requis :
de 3 à 5 ans
Localisation :
Burbank, Californie, États-Unis
Conditions :
Télétravail total possible
Logiciels requis :
Maya, Shotgrid
Position Summary
Encore VFX has a position within its Animation Department. Encore is an Emmy award winning VFX house, providing outstanding visual effects work for television and motion pictures. We currently have an opening for an Animator, preferably with a background and experience in VFX, Object and/or Character Animation.
Main Duties
- Hands-on operation of CG Workstation, reporting to 3D Leads and Supervisors
- Design and execute high-level animation for use in final compositing
- Animate objects, bipeds, & non-humanoid characters to show realism and weight
- Create Match Move (rotomation) animation on top of photographed plates
- Must tackle challenging situations being able to work in a technical, creative, & fast-paced
- environment
- Must be able to take direction and effectively communicate with team and management
- Animate using effective storytelling techniques with knowledge of traditional shot types, camera
- angles, and shot framing.
- Provide feedback, request help when needed, and mentor less experienced team members
- Consult with other artists on the team as required to maintain continuity and an overall
- cohesive look and style to the projects
What You Bring
- Previous experience working in visual effects including live action animation
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality animation that shows proper weight, timing, &
- body mechanics
- Solid experience and understanding of MAYA and Shotgun; familiarity working within a
- production pipeline
- Strong key frame animation skills
- Knowledge of anatomy, physics, and human / animal / creature motion
- Basic rigging, mocap use, or camera animation knowledge a plus
- Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, and take responsibility for his/her work
- Proactive self-starter and trouble shooter
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