Senior Cinema4D Animator
V Studios, Inc., United States

V! Studios is seeking a Senior 3D Animator with a passion for building realistic models and creating dynamic and engaging animations, to join our in-house team of 3D animators. Details matter many of our productions require meticulous modeling and accurate simulations.

Responsibilities

• Storyboarding: Visually laying out a script or design brief, allowing stakeholders to see how scenes will unfold, indicate camera angles, compositions, and movements for each shot. Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts based on client/brand style guides.
• Animatics: Creating rough draft versions of a sequence or scene, created using a combination of storyboards, sketches, and sometimes temporary audio to help client and production team plan the pacing, timing, and overall flow of a project before initiating full-scale production.
• Object Animation: Creating animations for objects, props, and elements within the scene to make them appear lifelike and interact with the environment or characters realistically.
• Physics and Dynamics: Applying physics simulations and dynamics to elements like cloth, hair, fluids, fire, explosions, and particles to make them behave realistically in the animation.
• Character Animation: Animating characters to convey movement, expressions, and actions that are consistent with their personality, role, and the context of the scene and story.
• Camera Work: Setting up and animating cameras to achieve desired shots, angles, and perspectives that enhance storytelling and visual appeal.
• Editing and Revision: Receiving feedback from supervisors, directors, or clients and making necessary adjustments to animations to meet creative and technical requirements.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other members of the production team, such as modelers, riggers, texture artists, and directors, to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing final product.
• Attention to Detail: Paying close attention to details such as lighting, shading, textures, and overall visual aesthetics to create a polished and professional-looking animation.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshooting technical issues that may arise during the animation process, such as glitches, artifacts, or unexpected behavior.
• Creativity and Innovation: Bringing creative ideas and innovative approaches to animation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible to create unique and captivating visuals.
• Time Management: Adhering to project timelines and deadlines, efficiently managing workload and tasks to deliver animations on schedule. Meet clients virtually and/or in-person throughout the project lifecycle. Manage multiple projects within design specifications and delivery requirements.
• Continuous Learning: Staying up-to-date with the latest 3D animation techniques, tools, and software to improve skills and produce high-quality work. Attend visual arts industry networking events.

Requirements

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in 3D animation software using Maxon’s Cinema4D, and Otoy’s Octane Render.
  • Solid experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with additional software for compositing, video editing, and post-production is valuable.
  • Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, lighting, and movement.
  • Ability to create realistic character animations, object animations, and special effects.
  • Knowledge of rigging and skinning for character setup.
• Artistic Skills:
  • Strong artistic and creative abilities, including a keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.
  • Skill in creating textures, materials, and lighting to enhance the overall visual quality.
  • Understanding of anatomy, form, and expression to create believable and appealing character animations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Education and Training:
  • A degree in animation, computer graphics, visual effects, or a related field can be beneficial but is not a strict requirement
• Job Specific:
  • Ability to work on different types of projects, from scientific videos and engineering case studies to advertisements and architectural visualizations.
  • This is a full-time position, not a freelancer or subcontractor opportunity.
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship.
  • The work location is in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

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