Job Opening: Animator
Job Type: Freelance
Company: Science Animated
Location: Westend, Stonehouse Gloucestershire, GL10 3FA, UK, Europe
Job Description:
- We are seeking a talented animator to join our team on a freelance basis.
- Help us produce our science communication animations.
- Ideally, you will be a Generalist and can create several different types of animation (i.e. both 2D and 3D animation).
- You will be taking instruction and direction from our animation team to create 2D and 3D animations that are consistent with our brand and animation style.
- We will provide you with direct access to a bank of assets as a basis for you to work from.
- We have our own brand identity which you must follow closely.
- We will provide you with some guidelines for you to reference when creating these animations.
Qualification & Skills:
- Speak fluent English (both spoken and written)
- Good communication skills to enable you to work take direction from our animators and project managers
- 3 years’ + of 3D and 2D animation experience
- Medical or Scientific animation experience
- Degree in animation or a relevant area
- Proficiency in one of the following software: 3D Max, C4D, MAYA, Lightwave, or Blender
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, (knowledge of DUIK plugin for character animation essential), Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
- Be able to work to strict deadlines
- Have a positive attitude to client feedback
Softwares:
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3ds Max
- Cinema 4D
- Maya
- Lightwave
- Blender
Apply: Send your CV and relevant examples and/or Showreels to hannah@sciani.com
Note:
- Please try to show non-character 3D samples (more science-based if possible like cells etc).
- And for 2D examples, please show character animation using the DUIK plugin.