Studio: BUCK
Job Opening: 3D Animator
Location: Los Angeles, US
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create compelling character performances that are well-acted and mechanically sound
- Animate objects in believable and appealing ways
- Work in a variety of animation styles (cartoony, realistic, etc.)
- Compose, pre-visualize shots, and edit sequences to effectively tell a story
- Handoff shots to the lighting team per department guidelines
- Manage your workload to consistently meet deadlines
- Work in an organized manner respecting established workflows to allow for inter-department collaboration
- Communicate effectively and work with animation leads, CG leads, riggers, creative directors, and producers on a given project
- Investigate new workflows, tools, and efficiencies within the department
- Troubleshoot technical issues with your own work and assist teammates when needed
- Continuously update your skill set and learn new tools to meet the evolving needs of the department, clients, and market
- Share knowledge and insights with the department and the wider BUCK team, promoting the department’s culture of collaboration and growth
- Proactively offer assistance and support to the department and your peers, actively seeking opportunities to contribute
Qualifications & Skills:
- 2+ years of professional experience working as an animator in commercials and/or feature films
- Solid grasp of the principles of animation and the mechanics of movement
- In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Maya’s animation toolset and workflow
- Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and plugins
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Patient and focused temperament under pressure
- Strong organizational skills and discipline in tracking your own work
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to engage in self-directed learning
- Receptiveness to feedback and instruction from supervisors and leads
- Solid understanding of the 3D pipeline and flexibility to adapt to different roles based on the project requirements
- Willingness to adapt and learn new tools and techniques to stay current with industry trends and project requirements
- Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and collaborating with team members to cultivate a supportive and innovative work environment
- 3D Generalist Skills in at least one of the following 3D packages:
- Maya
- Houdini
- C4D
- Nuke
- Python Scripting
- Relevant pioneering tech and software (ie. AI image/video/asset generation)
