Visual Effects Animation Artist

Anatomage, Inc.•Santa Clara, CA

15h•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real-time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and lighting, your primary focus will be crafting stunning visual effects and lifelike animations. You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to create a variety of digital environments. Your main emphasis will be bringing these environments to life by executing workflows across both real-time simulation and character animation within Unreal Engine. You will utilize the Niagara system and Houdini to create scientifically accurate special effects. You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively deliver results across both disciplines, ensuring all assets are technically optimized for our interactive platforms.

Requirements

Strong 3D generalist foundation in industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments.
Deep, hands-on experience in either real-time VFX (Niagara, Blueprints, Houdini simulation pipelines) or advanced character rigging and animation fundamentals (MetaHumans), or a strong combination of both.
Strong organizational skills.
Artistic talent.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Resume and Portfolio required.

Responsibilities

Utilize 3D generalist skills (modeling, texturing, lighting) to create digital environments.
Execute workflows for real-time simulation and character animation within Unreal Engine.
Create scientifically accurate special effects using the Niagara system and Houdini.
Handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans.
Deliver results across both VFX and animation disciplines.
Ensure all assets are technically optimized for interactive platforms.