Location : This role is a based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
We enncourage only residents based in Edinburgh to apply for this role. Why Choose HOPE (Humanitarian Operations)?
Every employer looks for candidates with experience, and now more than ever the experience must be up to date.
What is going to set you apart from the hundreds of other job applicants that apply alongside you?
Have you worked on something that is going to drop jaws? At HOPE we offer the most valuable, differentiating experience available to those looking to begin or advance their chosen careers.
We either hire our team members or celebrate the day they get their opportunity to do exactly what they studied for and to excel at what they have experience in doing with us. Those members of our team that have left to take up employment elsewhere have taken up positions of relative seniority.
We help create leaders, as long as you are prepared to work for that goal. Experience comes in all shapes and sizes, but none like the experience HOPE will offer you.
Everything we do uses next generation technology and applications.
The work you will be doing is admiral and will allow you to gain a degree of respect from your potential recruitment officer because you will be working on something of charitable necessity.
During potential job interviews you will be able to demonstrate your ability by showing published work created as part of a team.
This is real experience that will set you apart! REQUIREMENT We are looking for talented 3D Animators to join our animation department!
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for creating fun and exciting animations and pay particular attention to detail.
We know that most people can create a walk cycle, but can you bring a character to life and if not do you want to learn to? We are looking for disciplined and artistic candidates with a firm grasp of animation techniques, fundamentals, and Maya.
The Animators will work collaboratively with our team to understand project needs, create storyboards and animations, and assist in the editing process.
You should be collaborative, knowledgeable, and reliable. ? To be a successful Animator, you should be adaptable, creative, and receptive to direction.
You should be happy to work with others as our animators treat each other like family. You must be based in Greater London or able to come to our office located in Central London as this is an office-based position. SKILLS REQUIRED Please do not apply for specific experience levels as we place you accordingly once we evaluate you.
We do not believe that experience is gained over time, we believe that your exposure and talent dictate this. Basic Bachelor's degree, certificate in computer animation (not a must) or a strong portfolio supporting your talent. Understanding of animation, storytelling, and character development techniques. Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction. Intermediate Understanding; lighting, shadows, and textures Ability to work independently or with a team to develop animations and solve problems. Strong interpersonal, communication skills. Advanced Understanding of limb movement, the effect of weight, and the behaviour of skin and flesh Experience and knowledge of working with Unity RESPONSIBILITIES Create and implement 3D character animation utilizing Maya Create block animation Creating final animation ready to present to the head of Animation for approval. Create emotive animation giving personality to our characters Ensuring that the final product aligns with the project's needs and is delivered on time. Managing files, asset libraries, and updating procedures and documentation Direct creativity and artistic techniques to tell a story or provide information in visual form. About HOPE ? Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), was established in 2004 and is dedicated to eradicating educational inequality.
Every child in the world should have equal opportunity to become numerate and have the ability to read and type, regardless of their background or nationality, and without prejudice.
This should be done using the latest entertainment technology, thus enabling each lesson to come to life and envelop children, globally for free for those who cannot contribute financially. We are rapidly growing our team and we are looking for like-minded individuals to bring their skills to push our mission forward.
We value teamwork, honesty, and flexibility in the workplace, and create an environment for everyone to flourish.
? What is it like to work at HOPE?
? At Humanitarian Operations, we do things a little differently.
We are done with corporate hierarchies and work in an agile, start-up, fashion.
We celebrate everyone's individuality and ideas as exactly what they are: valuable!
? The work culture at HOPE is collaborative and relaxed.
We encourage feedback and support each other to solve problems–always striving to be the best we can be.
We are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products.
? We don't believe in micro-management; we believe in supporting everyone to reach their best potential and practise using the most efficient and innovative solutions.
HOPE is not just a place of work.
It is a place of growth, learning, and development.
We are co-creating a new world and having fun whilst doing it.
We want to challenge everyone in positive and creative ways every day so we can all evolve together. What We Give You in Return We are looking to employ the Directors and Managers of tomorrow.
We are also aware that everyone will seek to work for multiple companies during their career.
In light of this we offer you the chance to be self-reliant, to have a portfolio of experience to not just open the door for your next job opportunity but to get you hired.