- Create high-quality, expressive character and creature animations using Maya.
- Implement animations into our proprietary Cobra engine.
- Collaborate across disciplines including Character Art, Code, Design, and VFX.
- Take direction from the Lead Animator and Game Director to realise the creative vision.
- Contribute to a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
- Solve production challenges with creativity and technical know-how.
- Maintain accurate task tracking and validate assets to minimise bugs.
- Provide feedback to external development partners when needed.
- Support junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Proven experience producing high-quality animation assets.
- Strong proficiency in Maya's character animation tools.
- Excellent understanding of body mechanics, posing, timing, and acting choices.
- Experience with creature animation and believable movement.
- Familiarity with animation state machines.
- Understanding of versioning software (SVN, Perforce).
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of rigging pipelines.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in character and creature animation using Maya, with a strong understanding of body mechanics and animation state machines. Capable of collaborating effectively across disciplines while providing mentorship and feedback to junior team members.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Maya Character Animation
- Creature Animation
- Animation State Machines
- Versioning Software (SVN, Perforce)
- Time Management
Hard Skills
- Character Animation
- Body Mechanics
- Pacing
- Acting Choices
- Rigging Pipelines
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Feedback Culture
Industry Keywords
- Animation Assets
- Production Challenges
- Task Tracking
- Asset Validation
Tools & Technologies
- Cobra Engine
- Maya
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Animator in Cambridge employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
