Animator 3D of Rigging Artist Blender

Job Title: 3D Animator + Rigging Artist (Blender Only)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and creative 3D Animator proficient in Blender to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D animations for a range of media including films, games, commercials, and other visual projects. You will work closely with our team of artists and directors to bring characters, objects, and environments to life, delivering visually engaging and technically sound animations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Character & Object Animation:
• Create and animate high-quality 3D characters and objects using Blenders animation tools.
• Produce believable character animations (walk cycles, expressions, gestures, and interactions).
• Animate objects, environments, and creatures with an emphasis on timing, weight, and physics.
• Storytelling and Performance:
• Develop animations that enhance the narrative and convey emotion effectively.
• Ensure that animation timing and movement align with the projects mood, theme, and direction.
• Scene Layout & Camera Work:
• Assist in blocking out key animation sequences and refining them to a polished final product.
• Set up and animate virtual cameras for dynamic shots and scene compositions.
• Rigging & Technical Responsibilities:
• Set up rigs for characters, props, or creatures and create controls that are intuitive for animators to work with.
• Ensure proper skinning and weight painting for smooth, realistic deformations during animation.
• Use Blenders physics simulations (cloth, particles, fluids, etc.) to enhance animations.
• Collaboration & Feedback:
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., modelers, riggers, texture artists, VFX) to ensure animations integrate smoothly with the overall project.
• Incorporate feedback from directors, lead animators, and other stakeholders to refine animations.
• Rendering & Post-Production:
• Set up renders for animations, ensuring high-quality output while optimizing for render times and resources.
• Work with the compositing team to integrate animation into final shots, adjusting colors, lighting, and other visual elements where needed.
• Maintain Quality & Consistency:
• Ensure animations meet the required artistic and technical standards.
• Keep up with industry trends and best practices to improve the quality and efficiency of animation work.

Required Skills

• ⁠ ⁠Rigging Specially in FK-IK (Forward Kinematics and Inverse Kinematics),
• ⁠ ⁠Blend Shapes for Facial Expressions and Emotional Animation.
• ⁠ ⁠Animator should know both Character Animation and mechanic animation.
• ⁠ ⁠Also Overlapping Animation like Cloth Animation etc.
• ⁠ ⁠The animation will be stylized movements, resembling cartoon-style animation.
• Experience:
• Proven experience as a 3D Animator, with a strong portfolio showcasing work created in Blender.
• Experience in character animation, object animation, and motion graphics.
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles such as timing, squash and stretch, anticipation, and follow-through.
• Software Proficiency:
• Expert-level knowledge of Blender, including the use of its Animation tools (Graph Editor, Dope Sheet, Timeline, NLA Editor).
• Familiarity with Blenders Rigging and Weight Painting tools.
• Knowledge of Blenders rendering engines (Cycles, Eevee) and post-processing tools is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
• Understanding of 3D modeling (basic modeling skills can be an advantage but not required).
• Experience with physics simulations (cloth, fluid, particles, etc.) to create dynamic animations.
• Ability to work with motion capture data for character animation (optional, but a plus).
• Artistic Abilities:
• Strong understanding of artistic fundamentals, such as composition, lighting, and color theory.
• Attention to detail, with a passion for creating believable, engaging animations that support storytelling.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with other artists, designers, and directors.
• Excellent communication skills for receiving and giving constructive feedback.
• Problem-Solving & Efficiency:
• Ability to troubleshoot animation issues and provide creative solutions.
• Strong time-management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• A degree/diploma in Animation, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, or related field (preferred but not essential).
• 1 to 9 years of experience in 3D animation (or a strong portfolio demonstrating the required skills). (Opening at various Job Levels)
• Previous experience in animation for film, television, games, or commercials is an advantage.