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3D Character Artist / Animator at Mintyn Digital Bank

Mintyn Digital BankLagos, Nigeria Software Development
Full Time
Mintyn Digital Bank is the best digital bank in Nigeria that puts you in control. We are a self-service platform developed for customers to carry out a range of digital and mobile banking transactions on their accounts.

Job Overview

  • We are seeking a talented and creative 3D Character Artist/Animator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for designing and bringing characters to life through captivating 3D modeling and animation.
  • You will work closely with our design, art, and development teams to create high-quality assets that align with the project’s creative vision.

Key Responsibilities
3D Character Modeling:

  • Create detailed, high-quality 3D character models from concept art or briefs, ensuring they meet artistic and technical standards.
  • Sculpt and texture characters with an emphasis on anatomy, proportions, and expressiveness.

Rigging and Animation:

  • Rig characters for animation, ensuring flexibility and ease of movement for various scenes.
  • Develop realistic or stylized animations, including character movements, facial expressions, and actions, based on project needs.

Collaborative Workflow:

  • Work closely with concept artists, designers, and developers to ensure alignment with the project’s goals.
  • Implement feedback to refine assets and animations for optimal performance in the intended platform (games, film, AR/VR, etc.).

Optimization and Integration:

  • Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining quality.
  • Integrate assets into the development pipeline, ensuring compatibility with rendering engines or animation software (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender).

Problem-Solving:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to character creation and animation.
  • Experiment with tools, techniques, and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in 3D character modeling and animation (Portfolio/Showreel required).
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Knowledge of rigging and animation principles, including weight painting, IK/FK systems, and character physics.
  • Experience working with game engines (Unity/Unreal Engine) is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, proportions, and movement.
  • Creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in facial rigging and lip-sync animation.
  • Knowledge of motion capture workflows.
  • Ability to work on multiple styles (realistic, cartoony, stylized).
  • Familiarity with AR/VR or interactive 3D experiences.
  • Basic scripting knowledge (Python, MEL, or similar) is an advantage.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for growth and skill development.

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