3D Animator

Company Description

Balaji Ads, based in Kolkata, West Bengal, is a full-service out-of-home advertising solutions company managing over 400 outdoor media sites across the state. Renowned for offering branding solutions for retail, festivals, and innovative branding, Balaji Ads frequently executes events and activations for various brands. The company is dedicated to providing exceptional branding and advertising services to its clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a 3D Animator located in Kolkata. The 3D Animator will be responsible for creating high-quality animations, utilizing motion capture technology, rigging characters, and working with 3D animation software such as Blender. The role involves collaborating with the team to develop engaging animated content and bringing creative concepts to life.

Qualifications

This field is open to all graduates, but the following degree or foundation degree subjects are particularly relevant:

• Proficiency in 3D Animation and Animation
• Experience with Motion Capture and Rigging
• Skilled in using Blender or similar 3D animation software
• Strong attention to detail and creativity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or related field is a plus
• Prior experience in a similar role is beneficial
• animation
• art and design
• computer-aided engineering
• design for moving image
• electrical engineering
• film and video
• graphic design or illustration
• model making or sculpture
• multimedia
• spatial design

Job Role

• liaise with clients and develop animation from their concepts
• create storyboards that depict the script and narrative
• draw in 3D to create sketches, artwork or illustrations
• design models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects and the animation environment
• develop the timing and pacing of character or object movements to match soundtrack and audio cues
• use technical software packages, such as Adobe Animate, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Light Wave, Softimage or Cinema 4D
• build up accurate, detailed, frame-by-frame visuals
• record dialogue and work with editors to composite the various layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics) to produce the finished piece
• work to production deadlines and meet clients' commercial requirements
• work as part of a broader production team, which may include printers, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, website designers or marketing specialists
• deal with diverse business cultures, delivering presentations and finding funding

Skills

You'll need to show:

• artistic talent and technical skills
• a good eye for detail
• communication and storytelling skills
• ability to work with others and to take direction