We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and development within our company.
Position Title: Character Animator
Company: AniArt Studios
Location: Vantaa, Finland
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Animation
Job Description: We are seeking a talented and creative Character Animator to join our team. As a Character Animator, you will be responsible for bringing our characters to life through movement and expression. You will work closely with the design and animation teams to ensure that our characters are dynamic, engaging, and believable.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the design and animation teams to understand the vision and personality of each character
- Create and refine character animation based on the project requirements and feedback
- Use various animation techniques, such as keyframe animation, motion capture, and rigging, to bring characters to life
- Develop and maintain character rigs and animation tools
- Continuously research and implement new animation techniques and tools to improve the quality and efficiency of the animation process
- Take part in brainstorming and contribute ideas for character development and animation
- Meet project deadlines and work within project constraints, such as budget and style guidelines
- Communicate effectively with team members and provide progress updates on character animation
- Collaborate with other departments, such as modeling and lighting, to ensure consistency and quality of the final product
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in all aspects of work
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Character Animator in the animation industry
- Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of character animation work
- Proficiency in industry-standard animation software, such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender
- Knowledge of rigging and animation principles, such as timing, weight, and squash and stretch
- Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy and movement
- Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to take direction and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Passion for animation and storytelling
- Flexibility to adapt to different animation styles and techniques
- Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
If you have a passion for bringing characters to life and a strong animation background, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.