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3D Animation Lead - Maya
1 year ago
Description
Moon Active is one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile game companies, providing entertainment for millions of active users across the universe. The company is headquartered in the heart of Tel Aviv.
We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious 3D Animation Leadto join our growing Marketing Art team.
You’ll be responsible for producing high quality performance animation with your team that is in line with the director’s creative vision. Our animators are responsible for creating a reliable performance and numerous expressions for our amazing 3D characters and objects and reviving them.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily reviews with animators, provide feedback and work hands-on with creatives as much as necessary.
- Animate using effective storytelling skills and through knowledge of camera angles and framing shots.
- Animate a range of animation styles.
- Create memorable acting choices and be able to define the characters and offer fresh and original ideas.
- Mentor animators, share suggestions, helpful tips and tricks, seeking out opportunities and efficiencies that can drive the department forward.
- Think ahead on how to elevate the production quality.
- Test character setups and assist with developing new animation tools.
- Solve technical issues independently and have the knowledge of when to elevate them.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in CG productions, specifically in the field of character animation.
- Previous experience as a team leader in an animation or post-production studio - A Must
- Fluent English (excellent written and verbal skills) – A Must
- Strong understanding of scheduling, project management, and working under strict deadlines.
- Knowledge in Maya (other fields - Advantage)
- Knowledge in layout, camera lens and animating 3D cameras.
- Solid knowledge of animation tools and workflows while also open to new workflows and tool sets.
- Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character performance such as posing, timing, acting and storytelling techniques.
- Collaboration with the modelling, Marketing and rigging departments.
- Stay up to date on current technology trends and tools that are both hardware and software.
- Ability to balance workloads in order to achieve deadlines within a team environment.
- Willing to learn and contribute to the success of the team and project with the ability to listen and be open to all feedback given.
- Experience in animating both realistic and cartoon characters.
- Strong understanding of the CG animation pipeline.
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