3D Animator

CraveFX Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CraveFX Private Limited is seeking a skilled 3D Animator to join our creative team in Singapore. You will craft high-quality character animations that align with project concepts and storytelling, collaborating closely with the team to ensure seamless integration into our production pipeline.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of production experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Maya and/or Blender.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional 3D animation experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling and character animation.
• Proficiency in Maya and/or Blender.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing and acting.
• Experience with motion capture workflows is a plus.
• Able to collaborate well in a team and take feedback constructively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D character animations aligned with project concepts and storylines.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth animation integration into production pipelines.
• Utilize a range of animation techniques, including keyframe and motion capture.
• Adapt animations to various styles from stylized to realistic based on project needs.
• Maintain studio animation standards and enhance storytelling through expressive motion.
• Contribute to improving animation workflows and processes.
• Guide and provide feedback to freelancers and external collaborators.
• Experiment with new tools to improve workflow speed and efficiency.

Skills

Character animation

Portfolio

Maya/Blender

Motion capture

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Blender

Unity/Unreal

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile 3D Animator to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio demonstrating excellent character animation fundamentals, a refined sense of motion and acting, and experience with diverse animation techniques.

Job Scope

• Create high-quality 3D character animations that align with project concepts and storylines.
• Work closely with team members to ensure the smooth integration of animations into the production pipeline.
• Utilize a range of animation techniques, including keyframe animation and motion capture, tailored to the requirements of each project.
• Adapt to different animation styles, from stylized to realistic, based on project needs.
• Ensure animations uphold studio standards and enhance storytelling through expressive motion, good timing, and compelling character acting.
• Contribute to improving animation workflows.
• Collaborate with freelancers, offering guidance and feedback to maintain consistent quality.
• Open to experimenting with new tools and methods to improve workflow speed and efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience (4+ years, or equivalent) as a 3D Animator in a production environment, with a portfolio that showcases strong character animation and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software, such as Autodesk Maya and/or Blender.
• A strong understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, timing, and acting.
• Experience with motion capture workflows is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment and adapt to feedback constructively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey ideas clearly.
• Game engine experience (Unity/Unreal) is a plus.
• Ability to give clear, constructive feedback and work well with freelancers and external collaborators.
• Open to experimenting with new tools and methods to improve workflow speed and efficiency.

If you're excited to craft engaging animations, breathe life into characters, and push creative and technical boundaries, we'd love to see your work.