3D Graphics Animator Job Opening at Channels Television January, 2013

Channels Television is seeking to recruit professionals for the position of:
Job Title: 3D Graphics Animator

General Role
The 3D Animator will be responsible for designing and developing the next generation 3D stills, animation and other multi-media content to support the Company’s expanding marketing efforts for Channels TV’s other stations. This individual will be working as part of a team, reporting to the creative director.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Graphics Design and 2+ years of experience
• Must possess strong attention to detail and the passion to do great work
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro (FCP), AfterEffects, Avid, AE and Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge in 3D Animation Software is required
• Familiarity with MAYA, 3D Studio Max, Cinema 4D knowledge is a plus

Required Knowledge/Skills
Experience in the following areas:

• Digital Video Production (Adobe Flash and After Effects)
• Familiarity and integration skills of other tools such as – 3D Studio MAX, Adobe Photoshop/Premiere/Encore/Flash, AutoCAD, PTC ProEngineer, etc.
• Must have good communication skills and work well in a collaborative / team environment
• Must be detail- and solution-oriented, self-motivated, and able to align professional development goals with business goals
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at once and have the flexibility to change focus quickly as projects dictate
• Demonstrated high level of written, verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate information
• Expert knowledge of 3D visualization, rendering, animation, multimedia design, photographic/illustrative and computer aided design processes and affiliated software/tools, with an emphasis on Sketch-up.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced/changing environment while demonstrating excellent time management skills, ability to work well under pressure and having the flexibility to shift priorities quickly.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD drawings of customer floor plans using the latest version Chief Architect software
• Research information and best practices to enhance the value of 3D stills and animation
• Effectively manage, warehouse, and catalog all 3D graphic assets necessary for production
• Ensure consistency with corporate design and brand guidelines
• Create a variety of 3D stills and animations based on customer orders
• Develop material and object libraries (i.e. custom furniture sets) for use in 3D work
• Work closely with designers and developers to optimize the user experience

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their application letters along with current CVs to:
jobs@channelstv.com

Application Deadline 9th February, 2013