3D Animator
20 days ago
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role
As a 3D Animator at Fortis, you will create stunning cinematics for trailers and advertisements. You will work closely with our internal teams to provide cinematic and gameplay animations, storytelling, storyboarding, animatics, and 3D layouts for ads and trailers.
What you’ll achieve
- Create high-quality 3D animations for characters, creatures, and objects based on project requirements and artistic direction.
- Develop animations for both cinematic sequences and interactive applications.
- Collaborate with the creative team to interpret storyboards and translate them into visually stunning animations.
- Contribute to the pre-visualization process to plan and refine animation sequences.
- Work with character rigging tools to set up skeletons and controls for characters to ensure smooth and realistic movement.
- Collaborate with rigging artists to address any rigging-related issues.
- Collaborate with other animators, artists, and designers to ensure consistency and quality across animations.
- Provide input and feedback during creative discussions and reviews.
- Continuously improve skills and workflows to enhance the quality and efficiency of animation production.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Proven experience as a 3D Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse and high-quality animations.
- Proficiency in animation software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, or similar.
- Strong understanding of character anatomy, movement, and facial expressions.
- Experience with character rigging and skinning is a plus.
- Knowledge of motion capture techniques and tools is a plus.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.