3D Animator - (Contract)
Rooster Teeth Animation is looking for a skilled 3D Animator to become a part of our ever growing team. The position involves animating for a variety of our made-for-web content, utilizing both keyframe and motion capture techniques. Candidates should be prepared to remotely perform a timed animation test to demonstrate their abilities.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizing Maya to produce animated content under direction.
- Work with the Director and Animation Leads to achieve the right look and feel of our shows, responding to critiques and reviews effectively
- Follow established protocols in file management structure, project organization, and version control.
- Self-assess progress and utilize time management techniques, as well as production tracking software, to meet deadlines and milestones.
- Participate in Motion Capture shoots as a performer.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years working in a production environment
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- In-depth proficiency with Autodesk Maya, or similar software typical to the industry
- Strong sense of visual storytelling (emphasis on character performance, fight choreography, shot composition, and timing)
- Strong understanding of animation principles
- Desire to further improve skills and techniques
- Strong will and self-motivation to complete tasks on time
- Work well within a team
- Resume and Demo Reel
- Past experience with motion capture cleanup is a plus, but is not required
Benefits + Perks:
- Opportunity for career growth
- Flexible dress code
- Kitchen stocked with snacks
- Pet Friendly
ABOUT ROOSTER TEETHRooster Teeth is a pioneering media and entertainment company responsible for some of the biggest online series in history, such as the award-winning and longest-running web series, Red vs. Blue. They also produce the globally acclaimed animated series RWBY, the first western anime series to be distributed in Japan; the award-winning Rooster Teeth Podcast; and Immersion, a reality format that brings video game theory to the real world. Rooster Teeth has a massive global footprint of more than 45 million subscribers to its YouTube Network, 5 million unique monthly visitors to its RoosterTeeth.com hub and 3 million registered community members. The company was founded in 2003, and is now a subsidiary of Otter Media, a joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group. Discover more at RoosterTeeth.com.