Senior 3D Animator
Job Location:
Chandigarh - India
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior 3D Animator to join our fast paced creative team to lead animation quality across multiple advertising and digital media addition to creating production-ready animation you will mentor junior animators review animation quality develop animation rigs and help maintain consistency across the animation team.
This role combines technical expertise artistic leadership and hands-on production within a fast-paced creative environment.
NOTE:
- Candidates must be open to work within USA time zones EST/EDT and PST/PDT hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality character product and environment animations.
- Build modify and optimize production-ready rigs when required.
- Ensure rigs are suitable for animation and compatible with production workflows.
- Review junior animators work daily and provide constructive feedback.
- Mentor junior animators and support their technical development.
- Troubleshoot animation and rigging challenges independently.
- Maintain consistency across all animation deliverables.
- Collaborate with Artists Designers Developers and Leads.
- Improve animation workflows and contribute to studio best practices.
- Deliver production-ready animation while meeting project deadlines.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must-Have Skills
- 3-7 years of experience as a Senior 3D Animator with a strong portfolio.
- Advanced proficiency in Blender Autodesk Maya or similar software.
- Excellent understanding of animation principles.
- Strong rigging knowledge including constraints and deformation workflows.
- Experience creating animator-friendly rigs.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Experience mentoring junior team members.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Bonus):
- Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.
- Motion Capture cleanup and retargeting.
- Experience with Cascadeur or Houdini.
- Cinematic camera animation.
- Basic lighting and compositing knowledge.
Benefits
Flexible Time-Off : At BIG Happy we believe that great work comes from a well balanced life. Our flexible time-off policy empower employees to manage their schedules effectively recharge when needed and maintain a healthy work-life balance without compromising productivity.
Comprehensive Health & Family Support: We prioritize the well-being of our team and their families. Our plans provide health support policies including maternity benefits ensure that employees feel supported during important life stages.
Performance-Driven Rewards & Growth: We recognize and reward impact. Through performance bonuses and incentive programs employees are acknowledged for their contributions and achievements fostering a motivating environment that supports both personal and professional growth.
Relocation & Seamless Transition Support: Joining us from a different location Weve got you covered. Our relocation support and reimbursement policies are designed to make your transition smooth and stress-free allowing you to focus on settling into your role and new environment.
Inclusive Culture & Collaborative Environment: Our workplace thrives on collaboration inclusivity and engagement. From cross-functional 1:1s to team building activities like movie outings events and office get-togethers we ensure every team member feels connected valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Better ads, made easy. Big Happy is an end-to-end platform, handling everything from creative development to media activation and campaign measurement.