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アニメーター／Animator
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契約社員またはフリーランス
フルタイム (1日8時間)
東京エリア（契約社員の場合、最初の6か月間はオンサイト勤務が必要です。フリーランスの場合はリモートワーク可）
- 高品質な手付けアニメーションを作成すること
- キャラクターに創造性とユーモアをもたらすこと
- アニメーションスタイルを理解し、素早く適応すること
- プログラマーと協力して、エンジン内でキャラクターの動作を実装すること
- アニメーション制作のための社内ツールとパイプラインを学ぶこと
- スケジュールを管理し、期日通りに納品すること
- ゲーム、長編映画、VFXの制作経験
- Mayaに関する深い知識
- 手付けアニメーションの高い能力。
- 素早く行動し、効率的であること
- フィードバック／やり直しに対する前向きな姿勢
- 高いタイムマネジメントスキル
- スキルとスピードの向上に積極的であること
- 前向きな姿勢と優れたコミュニケーションスキルを備えたチームプレイ
- 英語の学習意欲のある方を歓迎（英会話レッスンを受講可能）
Fixed-term contract or Freelance
Animation Director
Tokyo area (Onsite work is required for the first 6 months for fixed-term contracts. Remote work is available for freelancers.)
- Create high quality hand-keyed animation.
- Bring creativity and humor to characters.
- Understand and quickly adapt to given animation style.
- Work with programmers to implement character behaviors in-engine.
- Learn in-house tools and pipeline for animation production.
- Manage your schedule and deliver on time.
- Production experience in Games, Feature Film or VFX.
- In-depth knowledge of Maya.
- Strong ability in hand-keyed animation.
- Fast and efficient with your time.
- Positive attitude to feedback/rework.
- Strong time management skills.
- Proactive in improving your skills and speed.
- Team player with positive attitude and great communication skills.
- Basic Japanese language skill is required alongside desire to improve (lessons will be provided and paid for).
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We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
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