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3D Character Animator - Maya

Description

Moon Active is one of the world's fastest-growing mobile game companies, providing entertainment to millions of active users across the universe. The company is headquartered in the heart of Tel Aviv.

We are looking for a talented 3D Animator to join our amazing Marketing Art team. You will be responsible for producing high-quality performance animation that is in line with the Director’s creative vision.

Our animator will be responsible for creating a reliable performance and expressions for our amazing 3D characters and objects and reviving them.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality animation in line with the Director's creative vision and the brief
• Animate using effective storytelling skills, through knowledge of camera angles and framing shots
• Create memorable acting choices - able to define the characters and offer fresh and original ideas
• Mentoring new animators, sharing suggestions and helpful tips and tricks, seeking out opportunities and efficiencies that drive the department forward
• Thinking ahead how to elevate the production quality
• Test character setups and assist in developing new animation tools
• Ability to solve technical issues independently and knowledge of when to elevate them
• Strong understanding of the CG animation pipeline

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in CG productions specifically in the field of Character Animation
• Previous experience as a team member in an animation or post-production studio.
• Knowledge in Maya (bonus: some knowledge in other fields)
• Knowledge in layout, camera lens, and animating 3D cameras.
• Solid knowledge of animation tools and workflow while also open to new workflows and toolsets
• Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character performance such as posing, timing, acting and storytelling techniques
• Collaboration with the modeling, marketing and rigging departments
• Keeps up on current technology trends and tools both hardware and software
• Must have a strong understanding of scheduling, project management, and working under strict deadlines
• Ability to balance workloads 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
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and fluent English - verbal and written
• Experience in animating realistic and cartoon character

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