3d animator job description

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented 3D animator to assist our Cinematics team in creating the next generation of Epic animated films. The cinematic animator will be skilled at animating characters at a level that lives up to the ever-increasing Blizzard Entertainment standard of quality. The ideal candidate has a passion for animation and film making, with experience animating a diverse array of characters and creatures in different styles, from cartoony to realistic and anywhere in-between. A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation are essential. You must enjoy working on a highly collaborative team of peers as passionate about making great movies games as we are.

Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation.
*This is a Temp Position and will last 6 months - 12 months*

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years' experience in game development, television, or film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program A demo reel demonstrating high quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances. Passion for film, animation, and video games The ability to work closely with the Directors, Animation Supervisors and Leads developing, defining, and maintaining high-end cinematic animations. Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically An animation test might be required (Acting or Action - ask for details)

Pluses

Artistic skills: story boarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, composition Technical skills: rigging, scripting, and understanding of pipeline Physical skills: acting, martial arts, and choreography Filmmaking skills: cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to a character's performanc


COVID-19 Hiring Update:
We've transitioned to a work-from-home model and we're continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

Job Title: 3D Animator

Department: NC Art

Reports To: Art Lead

Status: Exempt

WHO WE ARE: Grover Gaming, headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, is a software design and development company that specializes in electronic gaming throughout the United States and Canada. Having more than 400 employees located in seven states, we are working every day toward building a strong foundation of humble, passionate people, effective processes, and superior products. Our dedication to customer service, adaptability, and a diverse range of products has solidified our position as a global leader in the electronic gaming industry. Grover Gaming is a 3-year Inc 5000 award recipient, recognizing the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States and was recently honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award. Glassdoor ranked Grover Gaming Number 2 in its Best Places to Work list in 2022 among companies across the US with less than 1,000 employees. Our company strives to support local communities and has helped raise over $375 Million for charities through its partnerships in charitable gaming markets.

SUMMARY: The ideal candidate has experience animating characters and assets in a fun stylized approach. A solid grasp of animation principles demonstrated across both character and motion graphics animation is essential. You will work across all aspects of a game's life cycle, owning the responsibility of animation through pre-production to the final milestone. Blending artistic expertise and technical ability, you will bring visually stimulating content to life that will enhance game play-ability and showcase original experiences to a wide player audience.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.

Collaborating effectively with artists and programmers to create high quality, stylized 3d character animations for games produced by the team

Rigging and weight painting the prepared 3d characters for animation

Animating real time popups/motion graphics in 3d space to be used in Unity3D

Assist in creating entertaining Unity3D transitions to and from game features

Creating high quality animations of characters or key art assets specifically for marketing promos and sizzle reel videos

Working with the art team to create dynamic and engaging particle systems in Unity's Shuriken Particle Editor

REQUIREMENTS:

A strong portfolio demonstrating understanding of animation principles as they apply to a variety of stylized 3D characters

Art degree preferred or equivalent work experience

1-2 years prior experience in a related position

Experience developing motion graphics elements for any type of media

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in using the Unity3D engine (importing assets, animation editor, shuriken particle system)

Competency in both Photoshop and After Effects

Work experience in mobile or casino gaming industries

Familiarity with VFX pipelines in games

Knowledge of Unity 3D particle systems

Tools Provided:

Autodesk Maya

Adobe Creative Suite

Unity 3D

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual work environment is typical of an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with no material or weather-related hazards except those associated with travel.

This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

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i3 is searching for a technical set-up artist skilled in rigging and animating to join our Virtual Training, Simulation, and Gaming team. Candidates will provide knowledge and experience in technical rigging and animation skill s in real time using Autodesk Maya and Unity 3D. You should be able to demonstrate strong technical set-up, rigging, and animation skills for complex mechanical hard surface assets . You will work directly with supervisors, designers, engineers , and artists in the support and creation of interactive mobile, web and desktop trainers, serious games, and simulations.
*This position is open to Remote work.

Responsibilities

You should also have knowledge and experience in reading and translating technical information and conceptual ideas into high-end interactive multimedia applications. You will work with the 3D artists and Subject Mater Experts to plan set-up for hard surface mechanical rigging and animation. This will include the creat ion of proxy rigs, Unity Integration, controls and blend shapes, keyframe, tween, and create animation sets for real-time interactive 3D training. You must be able to work collaboratively with engineers and other artists on projects ensuring successful on-time delivery. Any MOCAP experience is always a plus.

It is required that you submit an online portfolio of your work with your application. The best portfolios typically display a proficiency in creating clean mechanical rigging and animations for real-time pipelines. The desired portfolio will show the utilization of clean Unity rigging and a nimation principles. We also recommend displaying a shot breakdown specifying your direct contributions. Include texture sets, wireframes, and clean renders of finished work in a real-time renderer is preferred.

Qualifications

+ BA/BS Degree in Game Development, Game Design, 3D Art, or related field and 3+ years of experience - or - a minimum of nine (9) years' professional experience is required with no degree.

+ Experience with rigging and animation integration into Unity

+ Experience with Maya, 3D Studio Max, or equivalent

+ Experience with real-time animation 3D technologies

+ Experience with creating automation tools

Security Clearance:

+ Candidate must be a US Citizen

+ Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Active Secret Clearance is preferred.

About i3

Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.

+ We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.

+ Our focus is to leave our team members, our customers and our communities better than we found them.

+ Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.

Perks and Benefits at i3:

+ 100% team member owned

+ Outstanding insurance coverage

+ 401(k) match

+ Health and wellness incentives

+ Tuition and certification reimbursement

+ Generous PTO

+ Fun culture with company activities

+ Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!

Job LocationsUS-AL-Huntsville | US-Remote

ID 2022-3330

Business Unit VTSG

Type Full-Time

Clearance Secret Clearance Preferred