Senior Character Animator

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAnimator Full time $100,000 - $140,000

Key Responsibilities:

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  • Utilize a combination of Motion Capture editing and Key Framing to craft immersive in-game motions.
  • Display a strong understanding of camera animation, cinematic framing, shot continuity, and facial animation.
  • Respond effectively to feedback and be willing to iterate multiple times to achieve polished results.
  • Troubleshoot tool implementations and spearhead workflow improvements.
  • Collaborate with production teams to advise on performance concerns and mitigate project risks.
  • Act creatively and independently, requiring minimal instruction.


Our Ideal Candidate

What We're Looking For:

• Strong professional animation experience.

• In-depth experience specifically as a game animator.

• Knowledge of Cinematic and Motion Capture Editing and cleanup.

• Strong animation fundamentals with a focus on human movement.

• Ability to adapt to new tools and tech.

• Expert animating in the Maya environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication.

• Ability to mentor Junior Animators and leads by example.

• Ability to think philosophically about character movement.

Additional Considerations

While Not Required, The Following Skills Are Highly Valued:

• Understanding of character creation (modeling, texturing, and rigging) is a bonus.

• Interest in participating in live previs shoots is a plus.

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