About us:

At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.

About the role:

Hello talented professionals! We're currently looking to expand our pool of talent and invite skilled individuals to join us by applying to this job posting. While specific positions may not be available immediately, we're proactively building a network of qualified candidates for future paid partnerships.

If you're passionate about game development, eager to showcase and improve your skills on major titles, and if you are open to potential partnerships down the line, we encourage you to apply and become part of our expert talent community. We look forward to connecting with you!

The animatoris the oneresponsibletogive life and believabilityto a 3D characterorany 3D objectthroughmovement and performance.

Usingtechnics and styles particular for the needsofeach project, theyaimtoanimatecharacters and backgroundsthatplayers will findbelievable and immersive.

Here's what you can expect:

Profile Preselection:Our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile to ensure it aligns with our requirements and values
Talent Acquisition Interview:Selected candidates will undergo an initial interview to discuss about their experience, skills, and fit for the role.
Online Test:Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment to demonstrate their abilities.
Technical Interview:Finalists will participate in a technical interview to assess their proficiency and compatibility with our team when a project staffing plan is made.

We're committed to finding the best talent to join our growing team, and we look forward to connecting with you throughout this exciting process.

The Quest:

Character and ObjectAnimation: Createhigh-quality, believable and vivid 3D animationsforin-gamecharacters, creatures, and objects, includingbutnotlimitedtowalking, running, jumping, talking, and interactionanimations.
Rigging: Workcloselywithmodelerstocreateefficient, animator-friendlyrigsthatallowfor a widerangeofmovements and expressions, ensuringthattheanimations are realistic and technicallysound.
Motion Capture Editing: Utilize and editmotion capture data as required, refining and enhancingcapturedmovementstofitthegame'sstyle and characterpersonalities.
CollaborationwithDevelopmentTeam: Collaboratewithgamedesigners, artists, and programmerstoensurethatanimationsworkseamlesslywithinthegameenvironment, contributingtogameplay, narrative, and visual style.
AnimationIntegration: Workwiththetechnicalteamtointegrateanimationsintothegameengine, troubleshooting and adjusting as necessarytomaintain performance and visual quality.
Iterative Animation Process: Participate in reviews and be receptive tofeedback, makingnecessaryrevisionstoanimationstomeetqualitystandards and creative direction.
Efficient time management:Workefficientlytoachievetheestimated times foreachphase and punctuallymeetthedelivery date.
Teamwork:Collaborateand workcloselywithotherartiststobe a problemsolver and foreseeand communicateon time anyquality, technicalordeliveryissuethatmayaffecttheproject.
Puntuality:Presentyourprogressona daily basisand/orwhenrequestedandassistontimetoanymeeting, callorcommunicationrequest.

The Skills:

Strongfoundationalknowledge in animationprinciples, such as timing, weight, and facial expressions.
Full understandingofthetechnicalfoundationstomanageassetstofitmemory and performance considerations.
Deep understandingofcharacterriggingand skinningprinciples.
Keeneyefordetail and dedicationtodeliveringhigh-qualityworkundertightdeadlines.
Familiaritywithgameenginessuch as Unity orUnrealEngine.
High degreeofself-direction, butalso agreatteam-playerwith a strong verbal and writtencommunication, willingtoseekhelp and feedbackfromothers and giveit in return. Beingextremely proactive and open todirection and iteration.
Strongproblem-solvingabilities and a proactive approachtoaddressingtechnical and artisticchallenges in 3D assetcreation.
Strong knowledge of industry-standard pipelines, workflows and asset exporting process.
Quick learnerof new processes and software as needed.
3-5yearsofexperience in thevideogameindustry and at least3creditedgame

Software Expertise

Maya, 3DS Max, blenderorequivalent Software.
UnrealEngine 5 and Unity
Zbrush
Adobe Photoshop
SubstancePainter
SubstanceDesigneris a plus.

Required Application Materials

Resume/CV
Coverletter
Reel or Portfolio demonstrating the art and technical skills

The Reward:

Competitive project-based compensation
Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.
Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.
Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.

3D Animator (Project Based)

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