3D Training Video Artist & Animator

Crew Training International; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Training International in Memphis is seeking a skilled 3D Video Production Artist to join our development team. You will design and create 3D visuals and videos for computer-based training, handling animation, previz, and post-production tasks in a full production pipeline.

The role requires a Bachelor's in 3D animation or related field, 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Maya/3ds Max, Adobe Suite, and Unity (non-coding). Portfolio required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in 3D animation or 3D art/ game design (with animation skills)
• 3+ years' experience as a 3D Animator or Multimedia/ Technical Artist
• Proficiency in industry standard 3D software for animation and modeling
• Proficiency in video editing software
• Experience in game engine(s)
• Experience in animatic creation
• Experience in 3D video production pipeline

Responsibilities

• PreViz Skills: Storyboarding
• Ability to understand/ interpret script storyboards
• Create story visuals for case study scenarios using 3d/ 2d mediums
• Plan shots with animation needs and storytelling efficiency in mind
• Strong eye for compositions that emphasize story points and keep 3d camera limitations in mind
• 3D layout
• Prep 3d scenes by set dressing and environment generation for animation projects
• Prep 3d cameras to match storyboard visuals for final rendering
• Animatics: Combine and arrange storyboard visuals with audio tracks
• Strong sense of story flow, timing, and pacing
• 3D Animation: Animate 3d props, aircraft, characters, and 3d cameras
• Animate with natural posing/gestures and the key principles of animation
• Facial animation and lip syncing
• Postproduction Skills: Non-linear video compositing and editing to create animatics and videos
• Organize, combine, cut, and arrange footage, image sequences, and audio
• Strong eyes/ ears to spot animation errors, color correct, and fix audio
• Strong sense of timing and pacing for story flow
• 3D hard surface modeling: Create general props and technically accurate aircraft using reference
• Clean, organize, and prep assets for game engine use
• Create materials as needed, including texture maps and UV unwrapping

Skills

Oral, written, and visual comms

Multitask & deadlines

Collaborates with minimal supervision

File & project naming conventions

Troubleshoot & problem-solve

Keep team innovative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in 3D animation or 3D art/game design (with animation skills)

Tools

Autodesk Maya or 3DsMax

Adobe Creative Suite

Unity (non-coding)

Job description

Crew Training International in Memphis is seeking a skilled 3D Video Production Artist to join our development team. You will design and create 3D visuals and videos for computer-based training, handling animation, previz, and post-production tasks in a full production pipeline.

The role requires a Bachelor's in 3D animation or related field, 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Maya/3ds Max, Adobe Suite, and Unity (non-coding). Portfolio required.