3d Motion Designer

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands including Games, Music, Film and VOX, we’re empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment. Powered by talent from around the globe, our fully remote organization believes in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen before in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga), and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment. Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment including DreamWorks, AMC and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright, as well as music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon and BT.  Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.  At Gala, we work remotely with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world. And this is just the beginning…

The Role

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a 3D Motion Designer to join our Creative Team Gala. Responsibilities

• Liaising with animators and concept artists regarding the requirements of the project
• Working from concept art to create characters, objects, layouts, backgrounds, etc
• Researching visual style, genre and technologies to produce each individual project
• Sketching storyboards based on the script
• Identifying key scenes and sequences
• Transforming storyboards into animated sequences
• Recreating real world environments and layouts
• Creating illustrations, scanning and photo retouching
• Animating characters, creatures, props, vehicles, weapons, objects, etc
• Developing animation composites
• Calculating and enter algorithms for final renders
• Amending artwork as per instruction from designers and developers
• Working with programmers on software and design issues
• Adapting to software upgrades and stay up to date with new technologies
• Managing files, asset libraries and update procedures documentation
• Working to a tight schedule
• Integrating sound, sync dialogue and add sound effects to visuals
• Collaborating with compositors to deliver all assets required for final render
• Applying motion capture to animation

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• 4+ years’ 3D animation experience
• Familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender or Maya
• General knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD, and Nuke/After Effects
• An understanding of aspect dynamics, animation rigging/set-up, and 3D character animation
• Knowledge of the software and hardware used in the post-production process
• Understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines

Nice -to- have Skills and Qualifications

• Self Starter and someone looking at solution and solving problems
• Comfortable with working remotely on a full-time basis.

  Gala is an equal opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary 
• Flexible Working Hours
• Unlimited PTO
• Fully Remote and Location Independence
• US Based Employees 100% covered for employees (Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program and several