Animator
Contract: 25 days
Start date: August 12th
FitXR is a fitness technology company working at the cutting edge of VR and MR, building a movement for movement.
We started life in 2016 in a garden shed in the UK. Today, we’re building FitXR, one of the top-downloaded apps on the Meta Quest store. We’ve raised close to $40m from top investors such as Maveron, Hiro, BoostVC, and TriplePoint.
We've built a growing range of fitness studios, from box workouts with world-class trainers like Olympian Nicola Adams to immersive Zumba dance classes. While nothing compares to trying it yourself, you can watch a trailer here.
FitXR is available on Meta Quest 2 & 3 and has been downloaded by over a million people worldwide and featured in Forbes, Empire, T3, Washington Post, Men's Health, GQ, and more. In 2022, FitXR ranked 6th in The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups.
TLDR
As an Animator at FitXR, you'll bring our fitness experiences to life through vibrant and engaging animations. You’ll work closely with our content team to create stunning visual effects and animations that will make our VR Fitness games world-class.
Where you’ll spend your time
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Design and create captivating and fluid motion graphics and animations for our VR fitness trainers and environments
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Rig and animate characters, including facial and hand animations, ensuring lifelike and engaging motion
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Create vertex animations and detailed 3D animations that enhance the user experience
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Incorporate visual effects and particle systems to add depth and realism to animations
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Produce 2D animations to diversify content with variety and richness in the overall visual presentation
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Collaborate with the technical team to develop tools and pipelines for efficient animation production
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Ensure seamless integration of animations into our games using the Unity engine
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Identify and resolve animation-related problems to maintain high-quality standards
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Stay updated with advancements in animation technology and techniques to continually improve our offerings
We’d love to see from you
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Solid skills in motion design and character rigging, demonstrating expertise in designing motion graphics and rigging characters for animation
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Experience with 3D and vertex animations, proven ability to create and implement detailed 3D and vertex animations
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Proficiency in Unity with strong knowledge of the Unity game engine for integrating and optimising animations
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Familiarity with animation software, experience using tools such as Maya, MotionBuilder, or similar animation software
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Understanding of VFX and particle systems, ability to create and integrate visual effects and particle systems into animations
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Competence in producing 2D animations to complement 3D content
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Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong skills in troubleshooting and resolving animation issues
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Effective communication and collaboration, ability to work well with team members and provide constructive feedback
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Independent and timely work ethic, capability to work autonomously and manage time effectively
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Passion for fitness and VR/AR technology, a keen interest in the fitness industry and VR/AR advancements are a plus
Our mission is to make fitness fun and accessible for everyone. To build inclusive products, we need to build an inclusive team. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you are only a 75% match. Skills can be learned, diversity cannot. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture at FitXR.
Logistics 🛠
Our interview process takes place on Google Hangouts and tends to consist of the following stages:
- Initial screen with the talent team
- Hiring Manager / technical interview
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.
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FitXR
Fitness technology company working at the cutting edge of VR and MR, building a movement for movement.
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