Position: 3D Animator
Location: Chennai & Hyderabad (On-Site)
Experience: 1+ Year
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Knack Studios is a full-service post-production facility with a focus on rendering your dreams into cinematic experiences. Spearheaded by filmmakers, Knack Studios is powered by equipment and technologies available for the first time in South India, making us the preferred post-production studio.
In a short span of 7 years, Knack Studios has delivered 850+ successful projects in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam & Kannada.
Headquartered at Chennai in a state of the art secure 20,000 square feet spread across two locations and an upcoming 6000 square feet facility in Hyderabad, Knack Studios offers services in Sound, Colour grading and Visual Effects enabling client to realize their artistic vision.
Role Overview:
We are hiring talented 3D Animators with Minimum 1 year of experience for Junior, Mid, and Senior level roles. As a 3D Animator, you will create lifelike animations for characters, creatures, and objects, ensuring alignment with the project’s creative vision. You will collaborate with directors and team members to deliver expressive, realistic animations while meeting project deadlines and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of animation principles, camera dynamics, and mindfulness. This is a wonderful opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and contribute to compelling storytelling.
Responsibilities:
- Animate characters, creatures, and objects, bringing them to life with dynamic and expressive movements, while ensuring alignment with the project's creative goals and narrative.
- Collaborate closely with directors, supervisors, and fellow animators to achieve the desired storytelling, performance, and visual style.
- Analyse camera parameters, such as focal length, tracking data, and depth of field, to ensure accurate animation integration with live-action footage.
- Create and refine biped and quadruped animations, developing realistic walk/run cycles and incorporating subtle movements to enhance character personality and engagement.
- Ensure animations maintain appropriate scale, proportions, and interaction with environmental dynamics like gravity and physics for realism.
- Evaluate and adjust the timing, pacing, and animation curves to achieve smooth transitions and natural character movements.
- Animate props and objects, ensuring they align with the overall timing, rhythm, and weight, to enhance believability.
- Conduct quality control checks on animation curves, frame counts, and naming conventions to ensure smooth execution and adherence to project standards.
- Troubleshoot issues such as object penetration, collision errors, and visibility of rigging elements, ensuring a polished final render.
- Synchronize animations with dialogue or audio cues, blending various elements for cohesive, realistic character performances.
- Maintain folder structures and accurate tracking of animations to ensure proper alignment and seamless integration into the scene.
Skills & Attributes:
- Proficiency in 3D animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender).
- Strong understanding of animation principles including timing, weight, and movement.
- Experience with character rigging, object interaction, and realistic animation techniques.
- Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate progress clearly.
- Self-Image: Confident, Go-getter and adaptable.
- Traits: Persistent, Willingness to learn, Creative and Approachable.
- Motives: Hungry for personal growth and Win-Win-Win Philosophy.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in VFX, Animation, or a relevant field.
- 1+ Years of professional experience in 3D animation.
- Showreel or portfolio highlighting relevant work.