3D Character Animator - Unigraphics / Illustrator

Full job Animate 3D characters and creatures with a focus on realistic movements and emotions.

• Create lifelike body mechanics, facial expressions, and hand gestures.
• Collaborate with the design and story teams to ensure the animation aligns with the vision and narrative.
• Refine and improve animation timing, performance, and fluidity based on feedback.
• Ensure that animations meet technical requirements for integration into games or videos.
• Work with motion capture data and refine it to create natural character movements.
• Maintain organized files and adhere to production schedules and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and motion principles.
• Ability to animate facial expressions and lip-sync for voiceover performances.
• Create high-quality animations and visual effects using After Effects.
• Edit and enhance raw video footage using Premier.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure project timelines are met.
• Review final animations and suggest improvements as needed.
• Strong portfolio showcasing character animation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work closely with scriptwriters, storyboard artists, and directors to bring stories to life.
• Animate characters, environments, and other assets based on storyboards and scripts.
• Apply principles of animation such as timing, spacing, and weight to create smooth and appealing motion.
• Partner with content and marketing teams to co-develop video concepts with a strong motion graphics identity.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions, develop storyboards, and plan animations based on scripts and creative briefs.
• Incorporate feedback quickly and efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain consistent quality and style across all animation Proven experience in 3D character animation, preferably in a professional or freelance capacity.
• Proficiency with animation software like Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Experience with rigging and creating smooth, natural character movements.

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