3D Generalist

Abbott Animation is looking for an additional seasoned 3D generalist to join our growing company. If you’re a passionate, talented, and driven artist who wants to be a part of the most award winning and creative studio in Southern Arizona, this is where you belong!

The ideal candidate is both an outstanding artist and a great team player. We need a candidate whose goal is to create award-winning work and teach others to do their best work and support them in doing so. Our artists work on a great variety of projects and must be flexible and versatile enough to move from character animation to product animation as needs arise. We are looking for someone who has experience across many of the disciplines involved in 3D animation and post-production, with the following qualifications:

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Generalist with working knowledge of all aspects of the animation pipeline, such as modeling, texturing, node-based material networks, rigging, animation, visual effects, rendering, compositing, and editing.

Proficiency with Maya (2 years minimum)

Expert Proficiency with Houdini (3 years minimum)

Working knowledge of the Adobe creative suite such as After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, etc.

Strong fundamental understanding of 3D computer graphics and strong technical problem-solving skills. The ability to identify where and how a scene is breaking and coming up with a solution.

Good aesthetic sensibilities and solid understanding of design fundamentals. Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory and composition.

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years work experience or 4 years work experience in a production environment.

SKILLS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be very organized and detail oriented.

Good time-management and able to work under tight deadlines

Understands and can follow studio guidelines such as project folder structures and naming conventions.

Understands best practices in a production pipeline and how their work affects the work of artists downstream.

Can work collaboratively in a team, or independently as needed.

Very strong creative and technical abilities

Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills not required, but a plus:

Proficiency with V-Ray

Experience with dynamics simulations (explosions, fire, smoke, water, rigid-bodies, destruction)

Working knowledge of Pixar USD (Universal Scene Description)

Experience with procedural modeling

Experience working with Motion Capture data

Programming (C#, C++, Python)

Medical animation experience

2D and Traditional animation skills

Knowledge of applicable software including: Unity 3D, Substance Painter/Designer, Fusion, 3dsMax, Zbrush, Mari, Mudbox, Syntheyes, 3dEquilizer

BENEFITS

4 Day Work Weeks

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health Insurance

401k with Employer Matching

Casual, Creative Work Environment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND A CURRENT DEMO REEL.

LOCAL APPLICANTS TO TUCSON PREFERRED. NO RELOCATION PROVIDED. NO CALLS PLEASE.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

Potential Performance Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail oriented – quality and precision-focused

Innovative – innovative and risk-taking

Outcome-oriented – results-focused with strong performance culture

Team-oriented - cooperative and collaborative

Monday to Thursday, 8AM – 6PM

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable – more reliable than spontaneous

Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Detail oriented – has an eye for details but is able to keep sight of the bigger picture

Innovative – prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Type: Full-time

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Experience:

3D animation: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Tucson, AZ 85712: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

*Students or recent graduates will NOT be considered.

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