3D Animator - London, United Kingdom - Additional Resources Ltd

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Description

3D Animator

Location:
London / Remote


Salary:
upto £45k DOE + Excellent Benefits

Our client is an entertainment and storytelling studio.

From the multi-award winning experiences to the cutting edge mixed-reality immersive event Lost Origin, they continue to break boundaries in immersive entertainment.


The Opportunity:


Key Responsibilities:


  • Animating realistic realtime 3D characters, animals, creatures, machines, props
  • Collaborating with other animators on the complex scenes
  • Assisting in character setup, rigging, blendshapes
  • Retargeting and editing existing animation clips
  • Working with the Design department to understand the interactions and gameplay and incorporate them into character animation flow
  • Integrating animations inengine
  • Helping to improve the existing workflows
  • Working with other departments to achieve the best possible results through teamwork

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:


  • Portfolio demonstrating artistic flair, a keen eye for detail, and experience in animating photorealistic creatures in 3D
  • Great understanding of animals and creatures' locomotion
  • Good understanding of characters' acting and staging
  • Feeling comfortable with various animation styles (from realistic to cartoony)
  • Ability to research and suggest motion references
  • Ability to interpret storyboards and verbal suggestions
  • Ability to plan the animation sequence, creating anim layout
  • Willingness to adapt, learning new tools and techniques
  • Working in a team, sharing the knowledge
  • Experience with character setup, rigging and skinning
  • Understanding of game animation workflows and limitations

Desirable:


  • Professional game animation experience
  • Mocap experience is a plus
  • Scripting and anim tools creation, process automation skills
  • MEL / Python script experience is a plus
  • Understanding of Procedural animation techniques is a big plus
  • A passion for VR/AR/MR and immersive experiences

Software:


  • Maya, custom rigs and HumanIK
  • MotionBuilder is a plus
  • Unity knowledge very welcome
**_Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003._

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