3D Animator

MetaSpace; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in India is looking for a 3D Animator who is highly creative and detail-oriented. The successful candidate will produce high-quality animations for a variety of projects, collaborating with teams to meet artistic and technical standards. This role requires proficiency in industry-standard software and a solid understanding of animation principles. A Bachelor's degree in Animation or related field is essential, along with a strong portfolio showcasing professional-quality work.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of motion, timing, weight, and storytelling.
• Proficiency in creating 3D animations for various media.
• Knowledge of physics, anatomy, and character animation principles.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D animations for characters and environments.
• Collaborate with modelers, riggers, and directors.
• Optimize animations for performance in projects like games.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Animation principles

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Multimedia, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Industry-standard animation software

Job description

Company Name: MetaSpace Technologies Pvt. Ltd (https://metaspacechain.com/) Experience: 4-10 Years Location: Noida

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented 3D Animator to bring characters, environments, and visual concepts to life through compelling animation. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of motion, timing, weight, and storytelling, and can produce high-quality animations for films, games, advertisements, simulations, or digital media.

You will collaborate closely with modelers, riggers, designers, directors, and developers to create visually engaging animations that meet artistic and technical standards.

• Create high-quality 3D animations for characters, creatures, props, and environments

• Produce realistic or stylized motion based on project requirements

• Animate facial expressions, lip-sync, body mechanics, and secondary motion

• Apply principles of animation (timing, spacing, squash & stretch, anticipation, etc.)

• Translate storyboards, scripts, and concept art into dynamic animations

• Contribute creative ideas to improve storytelling and visual impact

• Ensure animations match the intended mood, personality, and style

• Work with rigs, constraints, and animation tools efficiently

• Clean up motion capture data when required

• Optimize animations for performance (especially for games)

• Troubleshoot technical issues related to animation assets

• Collaborate with modelers, riggers, lighting artists, VFX teams.

• Incorporate feedback from directors and stakeholders

• Maintain consistency across scenes and sequences

• Organize animation files according to pipeline standards

• Maintain version control and documentation

• Ensure timely delivery of assets within production schedules

• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Multimedia, Fine Arts, or related field

(or equivalent professional experience)

• Proficiency in industry software such as:

• Strong understanding of rigging basics and character setup

• Knowledge of physics, anatomy, and body mechanics

• Strong sense of timing, weight, and movement

• Understanding of acting principles for character animation

• Ability to match different art styles (realistic, cartoon, stylized)

• Keen eye for detail and polish

⭐️ Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience in gaming, advertising

• Portfolio demonstrating professional-quality animation work

• Familiarity with production pipelines and version control systems

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