A 2D/3D Animator works through a three-stage process (pre-production, production, and post-production) to create a sequence. During the pre-production stage, they write the story, design characters, create a storyboard, choose a design style, and prepare the backgrounds on which the action will occur. The voice-overs are then recorded by actors based on the dialogue in the script. In the production stage, the animators pull together all the elements to start animating the scenes. This includes initially animating rough sketches and then refining them to line drawings; layering the scenes against the backgrounds; matching the character visuals to the recorded dialogue, and compositing to final render. At the post-production, stage the Animators will do a final visual clean-up, mix sound effects and music, integrating visual effects, and render all the elements together to create the finished work.
- Liaising with writers, directors, video editors, and team heads regarding the style, method, and execution of the animation to be produced
- Developing storyboards based on the script
- Preparing presentations of rough sketches for clients
- Creating models, drawings, and illustrations
- Designing frames and characters
- Choosing color palettes, style, and general look of the animation
- Establishing artwork for the backgrounds and layouts
- Setting up exposure sheets, divided into actions and timing, dialogues and music, animation layers, backgrounds, view perspective
- Drawing rough sketches and animate
- Illustrating keyframes and producing inbetweening
- Inking
- Coloring
- Cleanups
- Integrating images, characters, etc into background graphics
- Syncing visuals with audio and voiceover tracks
- Preparing all animation elements for compositing, including delivering in set formats
- Enhancing animation with special effects at the post-production stage
Qualification & Experience:
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in any discipline (Degree in design from reputed university, like BNU, FAST, NCA would be preferred)
At least 1-2 years of experience in 2D/3D animation
Software:
- Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Freehand, After Effects
Skills and Attributes:
- Independent thinker with the ability to devise solutions
- Initiative taker
- Effective verbal, presentation, and written communications skills
- Good spoken and written English language skills
- Decision-making abilities
- Time management
- Integrity and accountability
- Team player and Leadership qualities
Hours: This position is designed to be a full-time role with a standard 9-hour shift per day