Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX, and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We’re currently seeking a Junior Level Cleanup Animator to help our team on their next adventure. The ideal candidate enjoys putting their skills and knowledge to use in a variety of styles. Your broader experience in cinematics, gaming and video production pipeline will help you work collaboratively with designers, concept artists, technical artists, and animators to create an immersive and epic experience.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Assist the animation team in creating high-quality animations for projects.
Clean-up motion capture data and improve rough animations under the guidance of senior animators.
Follow established pipelines, naming conventions, and file-management practices.
Maintain continuity of animation quality throughout tasks and projects.
Coordinate with producers and supervisors to achieve project goals.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience as an animator in a studio production pipeline (internships or academic projects are acceptable).
Basic understanding of animation principles.
Experience animating humanoid characters and props.
Experience with cleaning motion capture data.
Creative problem solving for animation related tasks.
Strong communication skills, a team player, and a positive attitude.
Responsiveness to constructive feedback and ability to take direction from leads and supervisors.
Excellent English skills are a must - spoken and written.
Proficiency in industry-standard software, particularly Maya and Motion Builder.

DESIRABLE PLUSES:

Experience working on a game title or in film production.
Familiarity with animation scripts, rigging, and motion capture systems.
Knowledge of communication tools such as Slack, JIRA, and Confluence.

Benefits

Project based remote position with a possibility for long term engagement.
An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
Career growth and development.
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
An inclusive culture and open communication.

To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.

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