Creature Animation Artist
Promice VFX is seeking talented and passionate Creature Animation Artists to join our creative team. The ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in animation principles, a deep understanding of creature anatomy and movement, and the ability to bring imaginary creatures to life through compelling animations.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality creature animations for various visual effects projects, including film, television.
- Collaborate with the animation supervisor, directors, and other artists to ensure creature animations align with the project's artistic vision and technical requirements.
- Work closely with the creature design and rigging teams to ensure optimal animation performance and functionality.
- Develop and maintain efficient workflows for creature animation, including rigging, keyframing, and performance capture integration.
- Participate in animation reviews, incorporate notes from the creative team, and iterate on creature animations as needed.
- Research and study animal and creature locomotion, behavior, and anatomy to inform realistic and imaginative animations.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, techniques, and technologies related to creature animation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Visual Effects, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as a Creature Animator, preferably in the visual effects industry.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, creature anatomy, and movement.
- Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Blender (Preferable), Autodesk Maya or Houdini.
- Experience with creature-specific rigging, keyframing, and performance capture integration.
- Excellent artistic skills, including a keen eye for detail, timing, and composition.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to take direction and work effectively in a team environment.
- A diverse portfolio showcasing high-quality creature animations, demonstrating a strong grasp of creature anatomy, performance, and storytelling.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with motion capture data cleanup and integration for creatures.
- Knowledge of creature design principles and experience collaborating with creature designers.
Promice VFX offers a competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and a creative work environment. If you are a talented Creature Animation Artist with a passion for bringing imaginary creatures to life through captivating animations, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your creature animation reel to [Confidential Information] with Creature Animation Artist in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From 1.00 per month
Schedule: - Day shift
Education:
Experience:
- total work: 1 year (Preferred)
* 3D Animation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
