MediaCraft.video is seeking an exceptional Character Animator & Creator to bring unique personalities to life through movement and emotion. We’re looking for a visionary artist who can create compelling characters from concept to final animation, combining classical animation principles with cutting-edge digital techniques. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects ranging from animated features, interactive game characters to large scale projection mapping events.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create expressive, emotionally resonant character animations
* Develop character concepts and contribute to character design
* Produce high-quality character rigs with excellent deformation
* Create and refine facial animation systems
* Deliver final animations with full lighting and rendering
* Collaborate with voice actors and mocap artists
Technical Requirements
* Animation Mastery:
o Expert understanding and application of Disney’s 12 Principles of Animation
o Advanced knowledge of human and animal anatomy and movement
o Exceptional acting skills translated through animation
o Ability to create nuanced facial expressions and lip sync
* Software Proficiency:
o Expert in Blender (preferred)
o Proficient in Maya or Cinema 4D (as alternatives)
o Experience with real-time animation tools (Unreal Engine)
* Ability to create custom character rigs
* Proficiency with auto-rigging tools and plugins:
o Blender: Rigify, Auto-Rig Pro, Face It
o Maya: Advanced Skeleton, mGear
o Universal: Mixamo, DeepMotion
* Understanding of muscle systems and dynamic rigging
Additional Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years of professional character animation experience
* Understanding of cinematography and camera movement
* Ability to animate in different styles (realistic to stylized)
Bonus Skills:
* Experience with:
o Real-time facial capture systems (Apple ARKit, Rokoko Face Capture)
o Procedural animation techniques
o Python scripting for animation tools
o Strong acting skills for reference footage creation
* Knowledge of:
o Cloth and hair simulation
o Muscle systems (Ziva Dynamics, Muscles System)
o Virtual production workflows
MediaCraft.video provides:
* Licenses for required plugins and tools
* Voice actor connections when needed
Current Projects Include:
* Animated feature film characters
* Game cinematics for AAA titles
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Deep passion for character animation
* Strong understanding of acting and emotion
* Eye for detail in movement and timing
* Ability to take direction and iterate quickly
Please provide:
* Character animation reel demonstrating:
o Range of emotions and acting
o Various character types and styles
o Both body mechanics and facial animation
* Rigging showcase:
o Examples of custom rigs
o Demonstration of rig functionality
Why Join MediaCraft.video?
* Character and rendered animation reel (a list completed animated movies or shots or a compilation of shots / videos)
* Fee expectations
Additional Information
Project Specifications:
* Average Project Duration: 1-3 months
* Delivery Formats: Up to 4K 50fps
* Typical Scope: 2-5 minutes of final animation
* SyncSketch, Frame.io, Kitsu for animation review
* Asana for team communication
Join us in bringing unforgettable characters to life!
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