3D Animator
Belkin
- Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Creating 3D product/scene animations using Cinema 4D, Blender, or Keyshot.
- Creating 3D Exploded view animations with Cinema 4D, Blender, or Keyshot.
- Creating 3D X-Ray view animations with Cinema 4D, Blender, or Keyshot.
- Creating 3D Cutaway view animations with Cinema 4D, Blender, or Keyshot.
- Creating 3D Cable Spline animations with Cinema 4D, Blender, or Keyshot.
- Applying color, material, finish, and textures to 3D assets.
- Applying lighting to 3D scenes using techniques such as physical lighting and HDRI lighting as needed.
- Compositing individual rendered shots into one completed animation that aligns with the provided storyboard.
- Rendering and outputting the final video in various dimensions and file types.
- Having the ability to multi-task and properly name, tag, and deliver files to the correct teams and locations.
- Accepting the challenge of keeping up to date with the latest animation trends, technologies, and tools.
- Collaborating with Marketing, Innovation Creative Group (ICG), and Innovation Design Group (IDG) to incorporate feedback on product use and representation.
- Having the ability to give and take constructive criticism.
- Being able to receive and follow coaching directions from your manager to ultimately become an autonomous and self-sufficient member of the creative team.
- Being able to manage your time effectively to complete tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Being a proactive team player by continuously contributing to the creative collective knowledge of the Creative Studio.
- Having the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of every project.
- Using best judgment practices to execute tasks required to get the desired animation outcome.
- Being able to backup all working files to the server daily to ensure that no work is lost.
- Being able to manage your time efficiently by using the best techniques for the job at hand.
- Working with Traffic and Marketing to prioritize animation requests based on business priorities and scheduled deadlines.
- Proactively managing projects with Traffic and Marketing to control feedback loops and alert teams of any risk to the deadline or competing feedback.
- Alerting your manager in a timely fashion if any projects are at risk of not meeting deadlines.
- Being able to manage your workload and vet project prioritization to ensure resources spent are aligned with the business case.
- Able to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team.
- Highly detailed oriented, possess excellent communication skills, assertiveness, self-starter, ability to keep projects moving on predetermined production schedules, and have strong computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot.
- Accountable for adhering to the organization and department procedures and guidelines, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001; understand and fully support ISO system.
- Support Company’s Affirmative Action initiatives, providing equal opportunity to employees and candidates.
- Uphold the Company’s affirmative action plan and make good faith efforts to achieve affirmative action goals and timetables.
- Comply with Health and Safety requirements of Belkin.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned and required.
- Able to work in both PC and MAC environments is a must.
- Expert 3D knowledge of Cinema 4D + Redshift, Blender, or Keyshot.
- Expert 2D knowledge of After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Expert knowledge of animation techniques and best practices (hard surface, splines, particles).
- Expert knowledge of UV texture mapping, lighting, and rendering.
- Basic knowledge of 2D/3D compositing & video editing (in After Effects).
- Basic knowledge of 3D modeling and cable creation.
- Ability to import CAD data into the 3D software.
- 2D Motion Graphics a huge plus.
- Augmented Reality knowledge is a huge plus.
- Particle simulation knowledge is a huge plus.
- Basic 3D rigging knowledge is a plus.
- Audio editing is a plus.
- Workfront MRM & DAM knowledge is a plus.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a 3D/2D Animator (preferably in the tech field).
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience demonstrating ongoing professional development in animation is required.