Job description
NovaPixel Animation is seeking a Senior 3D Animator to lead high-quality character and creature animation across multiple projects. This role combines artistic vision with robust technical skills to deliver compelling, production-ready assets within a fast-paced studio.
Responsibility
- Lead animation passes for characters and creatures from blocking to polish.
- Collaborate with directors, riggers, and effects artists to ensure performance and timing.
- Interpret storyboards and reference materials into dynamic, believable motion.
- Create and maintain production-ready rigs, workflows, and asset specifications.
- Optimize animation for performance across platforms and pipelines.
- Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to junior animators.
- Review and revise animations based on feedback from directors and QA teams.
Qualification
- 5+ years of professional experience in 3D character animation for film or games.
- Expert in Maya or Blender with strong rigging, skinning, and weighting knowledge.
- Proven ability to convey character emotion and storytelling through motion.
- Portfolio demonstrating diverse character and creature animation work.
- Solid understanding of cinematic timing, acting, and rhythm.
- Experience with production pipelines, asset management, and version control.
- Excellent communication and collaboration in cross-disciplinary teams.