Think Media Labs, a research-based Digital Media Strategy agency, is seeking a talented Animator to join the team.
Ability and commitment is more important than current skill set. Looking for someone who is enthusiastic about social media, is professional, independent, and willing to do what it takes to generate business.
Skills
- 2+ years of web development experience
- Liaising with clients and developing animation from their concepts
- Creating storyboards that depict the script and narrative
- Drawing in 2D to create sketches, artwork or illustrations
- Using technical software packages (such as Flash, 3d studio max, Maya, Light wave, Softimage and Cinema 4D,…)
- Design real time virtual 3D scenes and environments is a plus
- Designing models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects and the animation environment
- Using a range of materials, including modeling clay, plaster, oil paints, watercolors and acrylics;
- Developing the timing and pace of the movements of a character or object during the sequence of images (called the animatic) and ensuring they follow the soundtrack and audio requirements
- Building up accurate, detailed frame-by-frame visuals
- Recording dialogue and working with editors to composite the various layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics) in order to produce the finished piece
- Working on production deadlines and meeting clients' commercial requirements
- Team working as part of a broader production network, which might include liaising with printers, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, website designers or marketing specialists
- Dealing with diverse business cultures, delivering presentations and finding funding
- Excited about great code
- Excited about using sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Understand the Social Media value proposition
jobs@thinkmedialabs.com
