Mid/Senior Animators

Axis Studios ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Overview

Job Description

We are hiring experienced ANIMATORS to work on a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience animating a broad range of characters, creatures and vehicles, ensuring the animation style is suitable for the desired direction. At Axis you have the opportunity to work on a number of projects across many genres; we have some really great work coming down this year, so if you are someone who enjoys pushing the quality bar, working in fast-paced studio and who is a team player, we want to hear from you! All applicants at time of application must have full working rights for the UK and hold an appropriate visa where applicable. Responsibilities: * Character Animation * Vehicle Animation * Creature Animation * Camera Layout/Previs Requirements: * Accomplished portfolio of different kinds of animation * Proven production experience within a team * Ability to create and iterate keyframe animation quickly * Experience working with and editing mocap data * Ability to interpret feedback/direction accurately * Ability to multi task and work will under pressure * Good communication skill and ability to work interactively with production and other departments to solve production challenges * Thorough knowledge of Autodesk Maya is essential * Strong understanding of the principles of animation, with a keen eye for character pose and staging * Good knowledge of cinematography * Experience working with Maya Trax and blending animation clip data * A thorough knowledge and understanding of basic real world physics and their application for animation.