3D animator

Due to the continued success of our 3D animation division and growing demand for our services internationally, IKM 3D in Aberdeen is looking for a creative and motivated 3D animator to join our highly innovative and dynamic design team. As a 3D animator, you will play a key role in developing industry-leading 3D imagery, 3D animations and 3D interactive apps for a wide range of global engineering and technology companies. If you enjoy exploring new technologies and thinking outside the box, this position is for you!
Check out our IKM 3D vimeo page and LinkedIn page for examples of our work.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Development
= Contribute to all aspects of 3D animation projects as required from storyboarding through modelling, texturing, and rigging, to animating, rendering and post-production.
= Create highly detailed and accurate 3D models of client products and equipment using technical drawing-based reference material, technical procedures and various other technical documentation and specifications provided by clients.
= Employ creativity to bring complex technical subject matter to life in a highly engaging manner.
= Attend client meetings as required.
General Responsibilities
= Proactively generate departmental improvement ideas and log them within the Design Improvement Idea Tracker.
= Adhere to company's policies and procedures.
= Provide support to other departments within IKM Testing UK, as required.

= Minimum HND qualification in a relevant discipline.
Preferred:
= Honours degree in relevant discipline.
Experience Required
Essential:
= Proficient in 3DS Max.
= Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Photoshop.
= Good understanding of technical / engineering subject matter.
= Strong technical understanding of VFX pipeline and video production processes.
= Strong project management skills.
= Previous experience working in a 3D Animation production role.
= Excellent computer and digital media skills.
Preferred:
= Proficient in 3DS Max.
= Experience using Vray.
= Experience using Phoenix FD and tyFlow.
= Understanding of latest rendering technologies and custom shader creation.
= Experience with 3D VR and AR applications.
= Knowledge of 3D interactive apps.
Personal Skills
= Excellent organisational skills
= Strong communication skills (written and spoken).
= Ability to work independently, take initiative and continually learn new skills.
= Highly creative and artistic.
= Good at collaborating with others / teamwork.
= Flexible and adaptive.
= High attention to detail.
= Ability to work under pressure.

At IKM our people are important to us, and we strive to provide a first class employee experience, which includes:
= A fantastic benefits package - private medical insurance, pension scheme, enhanced holiday allowance, employee assistance program, health and wellness options and various salary sacrifice schemes including annual health assessments, car maintenance, tech benefits and cycle to work.
= Career development - We strive to provide an engaging and challenging environment that supports and aligns our employees careers aspirations through continual development.
= Flexible working - We understand people live different lives, we offer the flexibility of hybrid working and hours that suit you and us - let us know your requirements and we'll see how we can make it work.