Junior - Fixer Animator
Are you passionate about bringing characters and worlds to life through technical precision and seamless animation? At 3 Doubles Producciones, we are seeking a Fixer Animator to support our team of talented artists and elevate the technical quality of our projects. If you have a deep understanding of animation principles, a sharp eye for technical errors, and a desire to ensure flawless integration, we want to meet you.
Job details:
Work Mode: On-site
Location: Tenerife
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: April
What we offer
Working at 3Doubles means being part of a vibrant studio in the heart of Tenerife, where creativity flows. We care about your professional growth, but we care about your quality of life too. That’s why we offer:
* Work-Life Balance: Intensive morning shift (07:30 AM – 3:00 PM) is sacred. You’ll have your afternoons free to enjoy the island sun
* Team Culture: Here, you aren’t just a number; your voice is heard, and your ideas truly matter.
* Creative Environment: Modern office with cutting-edge technology, surrounded by artists who are eager to share their knowledge with you.
* Growth Opportunities: We believe in junior talent. You’ll have mentors to help you master the pipeline and take your skills to the next level.
Responsibilities:
* Identify and solve technical issues within production shots, focusing on body mechanics, intersections, and curve cleaning in accordance with our quality standards
* Ensure animation consistency, technical polish, apply basic corrections, and strict adherence to both artistic and quality check (QC) guidelines.
* Collaborate closely with layout, animation, and QC teams to fix intersections, sliding, or rig-related issues before final export.
* Review and refine animations based on feedback from supervisors, ensuring high-quality, "glitch-free" final outputs, turning every correction into a learning opportunity.
* Ensure proper export, technical implementation, and functionality of animations within the production pipeline using the established ticketing system.
Requirements:
* Medium-level knowledge regarding body mechanics and technical polishing.
* Basic knowledge of acting and interpreting to maintain performance integrity during fixes.
* Advanced knowledge of Maya software, and native animation/cleaning tools.
* Understanding of the different animation styles and how to match them.
* Knows and understands the 12 basic principles of animation.
* Knows how to understand a storyboard and animatic.
* Basic spoken and written English skills.
* Knows and understands the animation pipeline and where the "fixing" stage sits.
Soft Skills:
* Knows the values that the company is based on.
* Knows the protocols and hierarchy of the department.
* Knows how the animation and quality check departments work (Competences).
* Mentality of growth, progress, and extreme attention to detail.
* Positive attitude when facing technical difficulties or complex rig fixes.
* Disposition and ability to respond quickly to production needs.