Freelance 3D character artist/animator

A 3D Studio Max specialist with strong character modelling and animation skills. Someone who knows how objects should look in motion if they are to be convincing. Directly reporting to: • Senior Multimedia Designer Expectations: Below is a non-exhaustive list of the Company’s expectations of the Freelance 3D artist/animator • Creating high quality 3D character animations with scenes for a retail environment. • Modelling and animating 3D characters & elements and effects to a high standard. • High definition character modelling and animation • Knowledge of what works for a 3D animation within a screen based design. • Creating and accentuating character personalities via timing and pace Essential Qualities: • Be able to demonstrate excellent character animation skills • Possess knowledge of the timing and appearance of human and animal movement and facial expressions • A vision for how characters should move and behave • Professional knowledge of 3D Studio Max • A degree in animation/an art background is advantageous • Knowledge of character animation skills a bonus but not essential. • Need to be able to apply modelling techniques and to optimise animation within design constraints • High quality modelling skills are essential and 2D skills would be an advantage • Camera and sequence direction skills advantageous • A strong vision for how an animation should move and behave • A strong eye for detail • The ability to work effectively in a marketing environment by collaborating with a lead designer. Packages to know: 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, and a Video package would be advantageous.