Careers at BioMojo

3D Character Animator

BioMojo is an independent company that creates extended reality (XR) software and hardware solutions to improve human performance, decision-making, knowledge management, resilience, and mission-critical task execution for the complex, high-risk, mission critical environments we serve. BioMojo integrates advancements in spatial computing, computational biology, wearable sensors, data analytics and A.I. to produce solutions that increase the speed, safety and efficiency of human operators. In this role, you will be a key member of our team solving real-world problems related to creating virtual human avatars and simulation training content for healthcare providers. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and all work must be performed in the USA. Candidates selected will be subject to a background check. Multiple positions available, both full and part time, on site in North Carolina and remote.

As a 3D Character Animator, you will create life-like character animations using traditional key frame and motion capture techniques. You will support a digital art team focused on photorealistic immersive content for delivery across multiple platforms. You know how to reveal attitude, emotions, and mood through a character’s movement and behavior. You will focus on technical setup, integration, and performance optimization of animation assets within the Unity engine. Your knowledge and expertise will enhance our team’s capabilities each day while also serving as a subject matter expert in techniques, methods, and best practices.

Notes:

This is not an entry level position. Position requires at least three (3) years working in production for simulation and/or game development with two or more shipped projects.
Applications without an online portfolio will not be reviewed
Salary: DOE | Full-time: $55,000 – $80,000/year
Relocation: Yes
Remote: Possible

Required professional skills and experience:

Must have three (3) years professional work experience as a 3D Character Animator in a production environment
Proven ability to integrate and maintain digital assets, pipelines, and processes
Proven ability to achieve daily quotas with regards to shot output and addressing notes
Strong communication, presentation, and follow-up skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with limited supervision
Outstanding problem-solving skills regarding creative, technical and production issues
Able to take direction and work independently while still being an effective team player
Experience using Perforce for source control and JIRA for task management
Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder. Background check required.

Required skills as a 3D Character Animator

Highly proficient with all character parameters in the Unity game engine
Proficient knowledge of 3D modeling low and high-poly assets and texturing
Proven understanding of facial anatomy with at least 2 years’ experience in facial modeling
Strong background in facial rigging and integration of motion capture data
Portfolio must include examples of facial animation with an emphasis on lip sync, performance, and emotions.
Production experience with deformers, constraints, hierarchies, utility nodes, expressions, hair & cloth, muscle/skin, weighting, and dynamics
Thorough knowledge of weighting and skinning
Able to evaluate and troubleshoot assets, look for bugs and add polish where possible
Software experience: Maya, MotionBuilder, Zbrush/Mudbox and Photoshop in a production environment
A solid understanding of lighting, perspective, and color theory

Plus factors:

You are a Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI)
BFA (or higher)
Proficiency using SALSA LipSync Suite in Unity
Experience with MetaHuman Creator, Character Creator 3, Human Generator
Solid understanding of the human form, proportions, and biomechanics
Basic understanding of lighting and look development
Traditional human sculpture, drawing or painting skills
Experience producing content for the HoloLens 2

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