The 3D department is a team of highly creative and technical artists working in a collaborative environment. 

We value the importance of in-person collaboration as a cornerstone of building positive culture, fostering growth, and driving success for individuals, the department, and BUCK as a whole.

In 2025, the guidance for in-office work is 1–3 days per week, with exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling character performances that are well acted and mechanically sound
• Animate objects in believable and appealing ways
• Work in a variety of animation styles (cartoony, realistic, etc.)
• Compose, previsualize shots and edit sequences to effectively tell a story
• Hand off shots to the lighting team per department guidelines
• Manage your workload to consistently meet deadlines
• Work in an organized manner respecting established workflows to allow for inter-department collaboration
• Communicate effectively and work with animation leads, CG leads, riggers, creative directors, and producers on a given project
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior animators, fostering skill development and team growth
• Take a leadership role in troubleshooting animation challenges and ensuring the quality of the final output
• Lead the creation of high-quality character performances and animation for complex sequences
• Drive the development of new workflows, tools, and techniques to enhance animation quality and efficiency
• Actively share animation techniques, insights, and best practices with the team to elevate department standards
• Investigate new workflows, tools, and efficiencies within the department
• Troubleshoot technical issues with your own work and assist teammates when needed
• Continuously update your skill set and learn new tools to meet the evolving needs of the department, clients, and market
• Share knowledge and insights with the department and the wider BUCK team, promoting the department’s culture of collaboration and growth
• Proactively offer assistance and support to the department and your peers, actively seeking opportunities to contribute
• Requirements:
• 5+ years professional experience working as an animator in commercials and/or feature films
• Mastery of the principles of animation, acting, and mechanics of movement
• In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Maya’s animation toolset and workflow
• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and plugins
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Patient and focused temperament under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and discipline in tracking your own work
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to engage in self-directed learning
• Ability to lead animation tasks and take initiative in creative problem-solving
• Ability to troubleshoot complex animation scenes and streamline workflows
• Receptiveness to feedback and instruction from supervisors and leads.
• Solid understanding of the 3D pipeline and flexibility to adapt to different roles based on the project requirements.
• Willingness to adapt and learn new tools and techniques to stay current with industry trends and project requirements.
• Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and collaborating with team members to cultivate a supportive and innovative work environment.

Software Requirements:

Expert-level proficiency of Maya for animation

• Additional software knowledge (beneficial but not required)
• 3D Generalist Skills in Houdini and Cinema 4D
• Nuke
• Python Scripting
• Relevant pioneering tech and software (ie. AI image/video/asset generation)

Compensation:

Salary Band: $110-160k annually

Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid sick leave, Health Insurance