3D Animator and Modeler

As a highly skilled and creative 3D Animator and Modeler with a strong focus on animation and secondary expertise in modeling using Blender, you will play a crucial role in creating compelling and high-quality animations along with well-optimized 3D models for characters, creatures, and environments. Collaborating with art and design teams, your work will bring stories and concepts to life through fluid, dynamic animations and visually stunning 3D assets. Key Responsibilities: - Create high-quality character and object animations in Blender, such as walk cycles, facial expressions, action sequences, and cinematic animations. - Develop realistic and stylized animations aligning with project requirements and artistic direction. - Rig characters and assets for animation, ensuring clean, functional, and efficient rigs. - Animate cameras and craft cinematic sequences for storytelling purposes. - Polish and refine animations to achieve the desired level of quality and realism. - Optimize animations for real-time applications within technical constraints. - Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related issues. - Collaborate with modelers and texture artists to ensure seamless integration of animations with 3D assets. - Stay updated on the latest animation techniques, tools, and trends in Blender and the animation industry. Modeling (Secondary Focus): - Create high-quality 3D models for characters, props, and environments using Blender. - Develop clean, efficient, and well-optimized models for animation and real-time rendering. - UV unwrap and texture models, ensuring readiness for animation and rendering. - Collaborate with animators and texture artists to meet project requirements. - Assist in troubleshooting and resolving modeling-related issues. Requirements: - 3+ years of professional experience in 3D animation and modeling, focusing on Blender. - Expertise in Blender's animation tools, including keyframe animation, graph editor, and rigging systems. - Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, weight, anticipation, squash and stretch, etc.). - Proficiency in Blender's modeling tools, including sculpting, retopology, and UV mapping. - Experience in animating characters, creatures, and objects for games, films, or other media. - Ability to create clean and functional rigs for characters and assets. - Strong attention to detail and passion for creating lifelike and expressive animations. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Portfolio showcasing animation work (demo reel) and modeling examples. Preferred Skills: - Experience with other animation and modeling software (Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter). - Knowledge of Blender's physics simulations for cloth, hair, and fluid animations. - Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. - Understanding of facial animation and lip-syncing techniques. - Experience with motion capture data cleanup and enhancement. Benefits: - Commuter assistance - Paid sick time - Work from home Experience: Total work: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person As a highly skilled and creative 3D Animator and Modeler with a strong focus on animation and secondary expertise in modeling using Blender, you will play a crucial role in creating compelling and high-quality animations along with well-optimized 3D models for characters, creatures, and environments. Collaborating with art and design teams, your work will bring stories and concepts to life through fluid, dynamic animations and visually stunning 3D assets. Key Responsibilities: - Create high-quality character and object animations in Blender, such as walk cycles, facial expressions, action sequences, and cinematic animations. - Develop realistic and stylized animations aligning with project requirements and artistic direction. - Rig characters and assets for animation, ensuring clean, functional, and efficient rigs. - Animate cameras and craft cinematic sequences for storytelling purposes. - Polish and refine animations to achieve the desired level of quality and realism. - Optimize animations for real-time applications within technical constraints. - Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related issues. - Collaborate with modelers and texture artists to ensure seamless integration of animations with 3D assets. - Stay updated on the latest animation techniques, tools, and trends in Blender and the animation industry. Modeling (Secondary Focus): - Create high-quality 3D models for characters, props, and environments using Blender. - Develop clean, efficient, and well-optimized models for animation and real-time rendering. - UV unwrap and texture models, ensuring readiness for animation and rendering. - Collaborate with animators and texture artists to meet project requirements. - Assist in troubleshooting and resolving modeling-related issues. Requirements: - 3+ years of professional experience in 3D animation and modeling, focusing on Blender. - Expertise in Blender's animation to