Senior 3D Animator | Dr. Panda Chengdu, China
About Dr. Panda
Dr. Panda is developer of games for kids. We are a team of international artists, designers, developers and marketers committed to developing truly fun products that have a positive impact on the life of children. Dr. Panda has as mission to help kids learn about the world in a broader and deeper sense and we believe that play and having fun is the best way to do so.
We launched our first Dr. Panda title in early 2012, which immediately attracted kids and parents from all over the world. Since then, Dr. Panda apps have been downloaded over 50 million times on iOS and Android devices, and we are ranked in the top 3 kids app publishers for paid downloads worldwide on iOS and Android (Distimo/App annie). Among other markets Dr. Panda is the #1 kids app brand in China and we have strong presence in Western markets including the US, Germany, Benelux, and Scandinavia.
We are young, independent, profitable and fast growing, and we are uniquely positioned to reach our goal of developing Dr. Panda into the next global kids brand. We are based in Chengdu, a dynamic and growing city of 14 million people in the West of China which has been ranked by Forbes as one of the world’s fastest growing cities.
Learn more at www.drpanda.com.
Job Description:
Dr. Panda is looking for a talented senior 3D animator to join our art team and create 3D animations for characters, scenes and separate assets according to game design.
The function requires a strong understanding of the kids’ game industry, 3D animation and motion graphics. Knowledge of 3D Max, Maya, and Cinema 4D are also required.
For this position we’re looking for someone with a proven track record. Someone who is happy to work under pressure and embraces the innovation that comes with mobile development.
Office:
Chengdu
Requirements:
·Able to create quick sketching and storyboarding.
·Able to create 3D animations for characters, scenes and separate assets according to game design.
·Able to create original and aesthetically pleasing design
·Cooperate with other teams (concept, design and development) to create high quality kids games.
Your Profile:
·2+ years working experience in 3D animating.
·Excellent skills of key frame animation.
·Have an ability to grasp physical kinetics.
·Excellent with 3D Max OR Maya.
·Familiar with After Effects and Photoshop.
·Excellent skills in rigging and creating skin mesh.
·Outstanding artistic senses and knowledge on cinematographic, such as camera setting, storyboarding
·Good communication and problem solving skills.
·Experience in 3D modeling is a plus.
·Experience in Unity 3D is a plus
We offer:
·Be part of one of the fastest growing kids’ brands in the world
·Have your games played by millions of people
·Be part of a design focused environment
·International work environment
·Relocation benefit for foreign expats
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio to hr@drpanda.com