3D Animator

Fishing Cactus is currently looking for an experienced 3D animator to reinforce its team on unannounced ambitious projects.

Directly integrated into a production team, you will have a prominent role across the development of our projects. For the team and project manager, you are one of the main points of contact for all animations matters.

MISSIONS :

• Rig and Animate 3D models of biped or quadruped characters on Blender
• Prototype and quick draft of placeholder animations
• Ensure optimization, consistency and quality of the animations
• Lead and manage motion capture session if any
• Integrate the animations into the current project and solve animation-tight gameplay challenges
• Meet deadlines and respect the technical limitations

CORE SKILLS :

• Advanced level of proficiency in a major 3D animation package
• Knowledge of Blender animation pipeline
• Advanced understanding of animation needs for a real-time game project
• Knowledge in techniques of rigging and skinning for character animation
• Not afraid of complex technical animation implementation, tight gameplay related integrations and debugging (tech background).
• Experience with Unreal and Unity
• Familiar with Git and content integration in a game engine

PEOPLE SKILLS :

• Good instincts for motion design and what makes a good game animation
• Core for details, polish and the look and feel of the final product (a game)
• Dedicated to individual and team growth
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both virtually and in person
• Collaborative attitude & responsible autonomy : you are autonomous in a team, you identify and create your own tasks, you deal with problems and find solutions, individually or as a team

PLUS :

• Knowledge in storyboarding is a plus
• Experience with motion capture process is a plus
• Knowledge of motion design is a plus

LOCATION
The job requires at least to be at the studio 3 days per week.

MORE INFO

• We offer competitive salaries & several company benefits.
• Please apply with your portfolio.
• A test will be required.