Lead Animator Job at Utherverse Digital, Inc.

Utherverse Digital, Inc. Vancouver, BC

Utherverse Digital, Inc. is a software development company whose main focus is Virtual Worlds - places where people can come together from all over the world to meet, play, learn, and build their own communities without having to leave their own home. Our small, international team has worked hard to create a big worldwide community of people from all walks of life. We’ve done well despite the pandemic, and are looking forward to more growth as we launch our next range of products.

We are currently looking for a Lead Animator with 3-5 years experience using MotionBuilder and 3DS Max or relevant work experience to help with development of our metaverse.

We are working on a very high profile platform backed by very large industry partners. This platform is already deployed in limited availability. Base functions and services are operational, new team members are to now assist and lead in adding advanced functionality. Project is supported by a large and experienced team of industry leading experience in virtual world and metaverse development.

About Us:

If you like working in companies with a start-up atmosphere you will love working with us. We are not a start-up, per se, but our culture is, in spirit.

Who We’re Looking For:

Our ideal candidate will produce smooth and stylized animations for a wide variety of characters We’d love to find someone who enjoys collaborating with a team to create something fun and easy to use for others to enjoy.

We’d like to hear from you if you:

  • Responsibilities:
  • Work together with other animators and artists to develop the motion for game characters
  • Improve the fedelity of existing animation & determine technical feasibility of advanced animation techniques
  • Transfering date from one rig to another
  • Animation retargeting in Motion Builder
  • Motion capture cleanup
  • Additional rigging in Mobu
  • Comfortable to work with adult content
  • Knowledge about the unity animator controller
  • Unity animator controller experience
  • Willingness to learn new game engine platforms and optimize animation workflows for those platforms
  • Utilize 3D models to produce animated movements based on game spec
  • Quickly create and iterate on prototypes showcasing new designs and concepts
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient animation rigs and final movements
  • Ensure the best performance, quality, and detail of animations
  • Work with our team to plan and create best-practices for developing animated models

Responsibilities:

  • Work together with other animators and artists to develop the motion for game characters
  • Improve the fidelity of existing animation & determine technical feasibility of advanced animation techniques
  • Utilize 3D models to produce animated movements based on game spec
  • Quickly create and iterate on prototypes showcasing new designs and concepts
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient animation rigs and final movements
  • Ensure the best performance, quality, and detail of animations
  • Work with our team to plan and create best-practices for developing animated models

How to Get Noticed:

Send us a resume and portfolio that shows off your awesome skills and abilities Include in your cover letter why you think you'd be a great fit for this company.

As this job relates directly to game design, particularly as it pertains to virtual worlds, any experience in these areas is a great asset.

Our company develops virtual worlds for many different types of clients including some that are adult in nature, so applicants must be comfortable working around adult content and be of legal age to do so.

This is a full-time remote position

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location




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