Lava Labs - 3D Animator

3D Animator is needed in Portrush, United Kingdom.

Client: Lava Labs

Location: Portrush, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

Lava Labs is in the exciting phase of soft launching our debut game, AFAR Rush. Based in Nottingham and Amsterdam, with many remote team members, we are dedicated to collaboration and focused on gaming. We value diversity and aim to create an environment where everyone can excel. Our team is looking for a 3D Animator to join our rapidly growing organization, playing a significant role in the company’s success by enhancing our characters and props. This application is open to anyone in the U.K., regardless of experience level.

Responsibilities

• Create character-specific animations such as dances and emotes, as well as gameplay animations in Maya.
• Take animations from initial concept through to implementation in Unity using our in-house rig.
• Work with the team to maintain the style and feel of Lava Labs characters and game animation.

Requirements

• An animation reel showing keyframed character and creature animations.
• Proficiency in animation software Maya.
• Good instincts for realistic and stylised motions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with the Unity art pipeline.
• Related skills such as modelling, skinning, rigging.
• Experience with mocap data is a bonus but not essential.
• Strong ability to comprehend and align with the art director and wider team.
• Assist in refining and polishing animations to achieve high quality and visual appeal.
• Animated gear items and game props.
• Rigging skills are a significant advantage.

Additional Information

If you seek an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up, please apply today! In the absence of an extensive showreel, applicants may be asked to display their competencies via an animation test in Maya.

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