Character Animators are responsible for animation and choreography for props and characters. The department is designed to accommodate projects for both the Film and Commercial Divisions.
- Work primarily with animation directors to create convincing performances and motion of all types and styles.
- Use and understand 3D animation and deformation tools.
- Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput.
- Demo reel demonstrating mastery of the fundamental mechanics of animation and outstanding acting skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Must have minimum of a Bachelors degree in Art, Character Animation, Computer Science, Computer Animation, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent.
- Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyze 3D form.
- Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
- Two years experience with a high-end animation system such as Alias, Maya, and/or Softimage.
- One year experience with animation set-up including inverse kinematics techniques.
- One year experience with lip-synching techniques.
- UNIX skills.
Please send cover letter, resume, demo reel (dvd or 1/2" vhs only) & shot breakdown to:
Rhythm & Hues Studios
Attn: Recruiting Department
Re: Character Animator position
5404 Jandy Place
Los Angeles, CA 90066
email: recruitment@rhythm.com
fax: 310.448.7600
website: http://www.rhythm.com
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