Atopia lets Users experience museums, galleries, historic sites and stages from the whole world on one spatial platform from their home, in VR or from a simple laptop.
Blending arts, culture, and gaming, our aim is to allow users worldwide to dive into unique, interactive, and immersive experiences that are crafted by the world’s most renowned cultural institutions using our proprietary UGC tools.
Based in Munich, Germany, and supported by FOV Ventures and Heartfelt_ (formerly “APX”), Atopia redefines cultural access, making it universally available anywhere.
Job Purpose:
As a 3D Animator, you’ll bring our characters to life through masterful rigging and animation. Working closely with our 3D artist, you’ll contribute to the characters’ personalities and the game’s overall artistic vision. Your animations will tell stories, evoke emotions, and provide users with an immersive and responsive experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rig and skin various stylised characters, ensuring they are ready for animation.
- Create character-specific keyframe animations that capture unique personalities and contribute to Atopia’s Interactive experiences and narratives.
- Develop detailed facial animations showcasing a range of emotions and expressions.
- Work in tandem with a 3D artist to ensure animations and models function seamlessly together.
Requirements:
- A strong portfolio or showreel that demonstrates your animation prowess, especially with stylised models.
- Proven experience as a keyframe animator with comprehensive skills in rigging and skinning.
- A track record of creating expressive facial animations and a clear understanding of conveying emotions through digital characters.
- Proficiency in the principles of animation, with the ability to portray poses, timing, and weight convincingly in movement.
- Experience with game engines such as Unity/Unreal and their animation pipelines is a significant plus.
Contract Details:
- This remote freelance position is perfect for freelancers seeking short-term gigs.
- The contract will be project-based, possibly extended depending on project needs and performance.
How to Apply:
We’re excited to see your talent in action. Apply by sending the following:
- A link to your online portfolio or showreel focusing on stylised character animations.
- A resume that highlights your animation projects and any relevant freelance experience.
- A brief introduction about your animation philosophy and interest in Atopia.