3D Animator Middle+/Senior Level

Summary

Join Gameloft, a leading game developer and publisher, as a 3D Animator. You will create and animate characters and 3D objects for cinematic sequences, collaborating with designers and the motion design team. This role requires strong animation experience, a deep understanding of animation principles, and proficiency in 3ds Max. You will review and refine animations, ensuring they meet cinematic standards and technical requirements. Gameloft offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical insurance and parental leave, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have experience with various animation software and a passion for video games.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in animation
• Deep understanding of animation principles and their application
• Strong understanding of character identity and what makes a character unique
• Excellent knowledge of human and creature anatomy and motion
• Strong observation skills and an eye for detail
• Experience with Biped, CAT, and custom rigs
• Good understanding of rigging, including technical processes, functions, and requirements
• Deep understanding of body language, timing, posing, and gestural communication
• Mastery of various animation styles, both realistic and stylized, in 3D and 2D
• Proficiency in 3ds Max is essential
• Passion for video games and animations

Responsibilities

• Animate high-quality 3D characters and objects
• Review and refine animations to ensure they meet cinematic standards
• Collaborate with game designers, art directors, and the motion design team to develop animation concepts
• Ensure animations adhere to technical and artistic requirements
• Stay updated with industry trends and techniques to enhance animation quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the animation pipeline
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the creative process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Maya or Blender is a plus
• Experience with motion capture data files
• Experience in MotionBuilder
• Experience working with animations in popular game engines
• Experience in 2D animation

Benefits

• Possibility to work remote in a global product company with talented people
• Competitive salary according to the qualifications
• 21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave and national holidays as non-working days
• Medical insurance, psychologist
• Parental leave
• Own educational platform with courses, training programs, certifications
• Employee Referral Program with great bonuses
• Technical support and equipment