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Dreamscape Learn · 1 month ago

Junior Previs Animator

positionCulver City, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
money$71K/yr - $80K/yr
date1+ years exp

Dreamscape Learn, a leader in immersive virtual reality education, is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Previs Animator to help bring their virtual worlds to life. In this role, you will create engaging animations for camera, characters, creatures, and environments to enhance storytelling in VR.

Digital EntertainmentEdTechSoftwareVirtual Reality

Responsibilities

Support the creation of Previs Animations for characters, props, and environments that enhance storytelling in VR
Provide rough fly throughs of cameras through a scene simulating a slow amusement park ride
Work closely with senior Previs artist, animators, modelers, and designers to ensure animation quality and consistency
Help integrate Previs animations into Unity with guidance from technical artists
Participate in Previs reviews, incorporating feedback from creative and technical leads
Optimize and test Previs animations to maintain visual quality and smooth performance in VR environments
Provide simple Previs Rigs for buttons, doors, vehicles, etc
Provide rough models for Previs assets when necessary. Can be rudimentary
Contribute ideas during creative discussions and adapt to evolving project needs

Qualification

Animation software proficiencyUnityReal-time engineAnimation fundamentalsCamera animationScripting knowledgeCuriosity about storytellingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

1-2 years of experience in animation for games, film, or interactive media (internships and school projects welcome)
Basic proficiency with animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max
Familiarity with Unity or another real-time engine
Understanding of Camera animation and shot composition
Understanding of animation fundamentals — timing, weight, and posing
Eagerness to learn from feedback and work collaboratively with a cross-functional team
Strong attention to detail and curiosity about how animation supports storytelling

Preferred

Experience creating assets optimized for both high-end and low-end devices, ensuring performance and visual quality across various platforms
Experience with motion capture data cleanup and integration
Knowledge of facial animation techniques and workflows
Experience in animation for VR/AR or other real-time interactive platforms
Scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, MEL) to streamline animation workflows
Experience with Advanced Skeleton

Benefits

Health/ dental/ vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Unlimited PTO
Perks at work

Company

Dreamscape Learn

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Dreamscape Learn is an edtech company focusing on cinematic story-telling, cutting edge immersive technologies, and advanced pedagogy.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Culver City, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.dreamscapelearn.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$20M
2023-01-19Series A· $20M

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