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STAHL

Audio-Visual Animator

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

Proficiency in animation and visual effects software such as Adobe After Effects, Maya, Blender, or similar tools. Strong creative and artistic skills with an eye for detail. Ability to work ...

Filmless

Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Manhattan, NY · Remote

Conceptualize, visualize and design special effects, animation, or other visual images for our ... of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop Must own a Mac or Windows based PC or ...

Filmless

Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

... the best animators & GFX artists to help us create custom graphics/animations for our client ... After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop • Must own a Mac or Windows based PC or ...

The Mill

Designer/Animator

Chicago, IL · On-site

The role of The Mill Designer/Animator is to work with his or her fellow Designers, Senior ... Proficient in After Effects and C4D. * Detail Oriented, proactive & organized. * Communicates well ...

The Mill

Designer/Animator

Chicago, IL

The role of The Mill Designer/Animator is to work with his or her fellow Designers, Senior ... Proficient in After Effects and C4D. * Detail Oriented, proactive & organized. * Communicates well ...

Progressive Gaming

Animator

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$114K - $141K/yr

Expertise in 2D/3D tools (After Effects, Spine, Maya, Blender, etc.) * Experience creating animations in Unity or other real-time engines * Deep understanding of motion, composition, and player ...

IGT

Animator

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$114K - $141K/yr

Expertise in 2D/3D tools (After Effects, Spine, Maya, Blender, etc.) * Experience creating animations in Unity or other real-time engines * Deep understanding of motion, composition, and player ...

Progressive Gaming

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

Expert-level proficiency in 2D and 3D animation tools such as After Effects, Spine, Maya, and Blender. * Experience creating and implementing real-time animations in Unity. * Strong understanding of ...

IGT

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

Expert-level proficiency in 2D and 3D animation tools such as After Effects, Spine, Maya, and Blender. * Experience creating and implementing real-time animations in Unity. * Strong understanding of ...

US AI

Contract Animator

Rockville, MD

Proficiency in tools such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or Cinema 4D ... Experience creating animations for B2B, SaaS, or technology companies * Familiarity with product ...

loyalkaspar

Senior Designer / Animator

New York, NY · On-site

$116K - $132K/yr

Loyalkaspar is on the lookout for a Senior Designer / Animator to help across teams and projects ... After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D Must have a ...

loyalkaspar

Senior Designer / Animator

New York, NY · On-site

$116K - $132K/yr

Loyalkaspar is on the lookout for a Senior Designer / Animator to help across teams and projects ... After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D • Must ...

M&S Consulting

3D Animator

Pasadena, CA · Remote

Proficiency with tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, and/or After Effects * Ability to produce high-quality animations both independently and within collaborative pipelines * Strong sense of ...

M&S Consulting

3D Animator

Pasadena, CA · On-site +1

Proficiency with tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya, and/or After Effects * Ability to produce high-quality animations both independently and within collaborative pipelines * Strong sense of ...

Collabera

Senior Motion Dessigner

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $137K/yr

After Effects skills include 2D animation, 3D model manipulation, visual effects, basic expressions. Conceptualize and execute motion animations using visual design (typography, composition, color ...

Russell Tobin

UX Animator

San Mateo, CA

Proficiency in animation tools such as After Effects, Rive, and vector-based animation tools * Experience designing interactive experiences for web or product interfaces * Fluency across multiple ...

Russell Tobin

UX Animator

Hayward, CA

Proficiency in animation tools such as After Effects, Rive, and vector-based animation tools * Experience designing interactive experiences for web or product interfaces * Fluency across multiple ...

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Audio-Visual Animator

Audio-Visual Animator

STAHL

Port Hueneme, CA • On-site

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Audio-Visual Animator

WHO WE ARE:

STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups.
STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs.
STAHL Companies advocates on behalf of our nation's innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.

The Channel's founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best-of-breed technology to the government.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Audio-Visual Animator to join our team!

The Audio-Visual Animator is responsible for creating visual effects, animations, and other multimedia images using film, video, computers, or electronic tools. This role contributes to the production of computer games, movies, music videos, commercials, and other digital media projects by designing compelling, high-quality visual content.

Key Responsibilities:
         Develop and create animations, special effects, and visual images for multimedia projects using industry-standard software and tools.
         Collaborate with directors, designers, and other creative staff to conceptualize and implement visual content.
         Incorporate visual elements into films, videos, games, music videos, commercials, and other digital media.
         Review and edit animations to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project objectives.
         Maintain up-to-date knowledge of animation techniques, trends, and technology.
         Assist in pre-production planning, storyboarding, and visual concept development.
         Optimize animations and visual effects for various media platforms, ensuring smooth performance and high-quality visuals.
         Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to multimedia content creation.

Qualifications:
         Bachelor's degree in Animation, Multimedia Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
         Proficiency in animation and visual effects software such as Adobe After Effects, Maya, Blender, or similar tools.
         Strong creative and artistic skills with an eye for detail.
         Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
         Knowledge of visual storytelling, motion graphics, and multimedia production processes.
         Experience in computer graphics, video editing, or interactive media preferred.

*Position is contingent upon award.
Work Location: Port Hueneme, California, United States
To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us)
The Audio-Visual Animator is responsible for creating visual effects, animations, and other multimedia images using film, video, computers, or electronic tools. This role contributes to the production of computer games, movies, music videos, commercials, and other digital media projects by designing compelling, high-quality visual content.

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