3D Technical Animator

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

Bitmoji is the digital you — a living cartoon character to instantly express who you are and how you're feeling, in the moment. We believe that the magic of cartoons can improve everyone’s online lives and empower people to communicate in ways that words alone can’t capture.

We’re looking for a 3D Technical Animator to join the Bitmoji team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Animation of 3D Characters and props in Autodesk Maya performed in accordance with time limits based on storyboards, draft cut and instructions of project lead
• Diagnose and fix problems as related to animation processes
• Support the development of tools that optimize animation production processes
• Collaborate with concept artists, storyboard artists, modelers, VFX artists, prototypers, and engineers
• Rig a wide range of props and character rigs using Autodesk Maya
• Painting of skin weights for deformation
• Collaborate with artists, animators, and engineers to ensure assets meet technical needs
• Help troubleshoot and QA animation and technical issues for assets to move through the pipeline

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in conveying a character’s state of mind, emotion and intention
• Ability to solve technical problems as related to animation and character setup
• Utilize your rigging expertise to tackle diverse animation challenges
• Have good intuition on timing, spacing, and acting in 3D animation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in 3D Animation, Classical Animation, or equivalent years of experience
• 3+ years of experience in character animation and rigging
• 3+ years of experience working with Maya

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Python scripting
• Experience creating or building rigging and animation tools
• Experience in motion capture and motion capture cleanup
• Experience making comics and/or short-form animated content
• Experience with Lens Studio

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!