About Company
Imagine shaping immersive narratives and visually stunning worlds. At Career.zycto, we are a dynamic force in digital storytelling, crafting experiences that captivate global audiences. We empower our animators to push creative boundaries, providing a collaborative and innovative environment where artistic vision thrives. This is where your passion for bringing characters and scenes to life, whether in 2D or 3D, finds its perfect canvas. Join a team dedicated to excellence, fostering growth, and celebrating every pixel of brilliance. Your next big project awaits within our vibrant Brixton studio.
Job Description
Career.zycto is on the hunt for a highly skilled and imaginative Animator – 2D & 3D to join our innovative creative team based in Brixton, London. This pivotal role demands a versatile artist who can seamlessly transition between 2D hand-drawn aesthetics and sophisticated 3D animation techniques, bringing characters, objects, and environments to life with compelling motion and emotional depth. You will be instrumental in transforming initial concepts and storyboards into polished, high-quality animated sequences across a diverse portfolio of projects, including digital content, interactive experiences, and narrative-driven productions.
We are looking for someone with a profound understanding of classical animation principles, a keen eye for timing, spacing, and weight, and a demonstrated ability to convey personality and emotion through movement. Your expertise will cover rigging, skinning, keyframe animation, motion capture integration, and potentially procedural animation, ensuring fluid and believable results. You will work within a collaborative pipeline, interacting closely with art directors, character designers, environment artists, and technical artists to maintain consistency and deliver visually stunning outcomes that exceed expectations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and is committed to continuous learning and artistic development. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your unique animation flair to projects that captivate and inspire, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling and leaving a lasting impact on our audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality 2D and 3D character and object animation for various digital projects.
- Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, and other team members to interpret storyboards and concept art into animated sequences.
- Create compelling character performances, bringing emotion and personality to life through movement.
- Animate environmental elements, effects, and camera movements to enhance visual storytelling.
- Implement and refine animation cycles, rigs, and blend shapes.
- Work within production pipelines, adhering to established technical specifications and artistic styles.
- Provide constructive feedback and iterate on animation based on reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-standard animation software, tools, and techniques.
- Assist in the development and optimization of animation workflows and pipelines.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max).
- Strong understanding of 2D animation principles and software (e.g., Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate).
- Excellent grasp of animation principles: timing, spacing, anticipation, squash and stretch, etc.
- Solid portfolio demonstrating strong character animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling capabilities in both 2D and 3D.
- Experience with character rigging, skinning, and weight painting.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and take direction effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Experience with motion capture data cleanup and integration.
- Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) for real-time animation.
- Proficiency in visual scripting or basic programming for animation tools.
- Knowledge of traditional drawing and illustration techniques.
- Experience with Houdini or similar procedural content generation tools.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Generous paid time off and public holidays.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
- Opportunities for professional development and training courses.
- Access to the latest animation software and hardware.
- Vibrant, collaborative studio environment in the heart of Brixton.
- Regular social events and team-building activities.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your creative visions to life? Click the application link below to submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re a perfect fit for Career.zycto. We look forward to seeing your incredible work!
