3D Animator / Graphic Designer

• The role is working for a well-established, multi-national Education company that specializes in education and training products/ courses.
• You will be working normal hours (minimum 40 hours a week) from your home as a remote working employee parallel to the UK working time (during office hours) Monday to Friday.
• Our Company values are Positivity, Teamwork, Honesty, Preparation & Fun
• We're looking for an individual that shares those values to join the team in the role of an Animator.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for taking a project from written concept to storyboard, right through to complete animations.
• As well as creating animations you will also assist the pre-production & edit team in creating motion graphic elements for all projects.
• You will be responsible for keeping up to date with the latest trends as well as exploring new technologies and how they can be used in video
• Work with the production team to design and test animation concepts
• The rigging of 3D models
• Produce high fidelity animations of human-machine interactions
• Work with the team of developers and artists to integrate animations in VR
• Advance the development and implementation of new animation concepts as the project evolves

Who You Are?

• Well organized with a customer orientated approach
• A positive attitude with strong communication skills
• A team player who is able to build strong working relationships with colleagues & clients.
• Creative individual who has a passion for design and storytelling as well as a willingness to continually improve
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience working as Motion Graphics Designer, Animator, or similar
• Expert Skills in Aftereffects, Photoshop and Illustrator
• A good understanding of Cinema4D and other 3D tools
• Excellent graphic design & illustration skills: Typography, iconography, asset creation, character design, etc.
• Competent in working in a variety of visual styles in both 2D and 3D, with strong skills across the board from motion graphics and character animation to 3D Design
• Great visual storytelling skills.
• Not essential but a bonus: Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion
• A portfolio or showreel is a must!
• Unity 3D
• Spine
• After Effects and any additional Adobe software's
• 3Ds Max/Maya/Blender
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to both long and short deadlines
• Ability to prioritize production tasks in a frequently changing environment.
• Use initiative to manage workload and have a good eye for detail with the ability to problem-solve.
• Desire to be challenged and open to feedback
• Sense of humor

What We Offer:

• The chance to work and learn from some fantastic Senior staff and Management.
• A chance to work in an exciting industry
• Competitive salary based on experience and bonus structure
• Annual appraisal and salary and job review annually
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Personal development opportunities

The salary is negotiable according to your expertise.

You must apply for this job along with your Portfolio. We do not accept any application which is not submitted along with a portfolio. We expect an extended portfolio from the projects you have done during the minimum of past 3 years.