Senior Creature Animator (Game Art)

TL;DR

Senior Creature Animator (VFX/Animation): Creating top-notch, photorealistic creature animations for films and TV with an accent on Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation. Focus on defining creature motion, organic movement, and visual storytelling within a VFX pipeline.

Location: Hybrid/Remote with the Stuttgart team. Must be eligible to work in Germany/EUR.

Company

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content.

What you will do

• Create top-notch creature animations aligned with client vision and project briefs.
• Animate in various styles, specifically for creatures.
• Perform Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX.
• Handle other miscellaneous duties as required by the Animation and CG Supervisor.
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• 5 years of professional experience in VFX and Animation for Films and TV, creating live-action, photorealistic creature animations.
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles for Creature and Character Animation.
• Strong knowledge of animation rigging/set-up and 3D character animation.
• Expert knowledge of Maya.
• Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates.
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and a strong sense of composition.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines.
• Eligibility to work in Germany/EUR is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on premium Film and Episodic content for a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
• Collaborate with filmmakers using interactive technology and proprietary software for Virtual Production.
• Work in an Oscar, BAFTA, & Emmy-winning creative and technology company.
• Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
• Part of a company with seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.