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Summary:Meta Metaverse Creative’s mission is to build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere. Lifelike, interactive characters are an important part of this mission. As an Animator on the team, you’ll be working with a talented group of industry professionals leading the way in this emergent and creative space. If you’re excited about forging into new territory and pushing the boundaries of real-time character animation across a variety of media and genres, this may be the place for you.Required Skills:Animator Responsibilities:• Create and push the craft of real-time and pre-rendered character animation through hand-authored, tracked, and procedural methodologies.• Create emotion and expressivity through facial animations.• Create believable and visually appealing full-body character animations and poses.• Work with the Art Director, Animation Leadership, Product Team, Design, UXR and the immediate creative team to collaborate, pre-visualize, and create great animation for VR/AR and 2D media.• Communicate with the Engineers, Tech Artists and Character Artists to develop and improve animation systems (facial, cinematic, move-tree, procedural) that will raise the bar within the required technical constraints.• Work with multiple vendors, collaborating and giving feedback on technical and artistic solutions.• Proactively identify areas in the production pipelines and execution to improve and actively participate in cross-functional settings to create solutions.• Collaborate with the Animation team to create memorable, emotive characters.• Find solutions to technical challenges and improve animation methodology within pipelines.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:• Proven capacity to multitask and handle both large-scope projects and execute on granular work simultaneously.• Proven teamwork and communication skills, experience to receive and offer feedback.• Experience creating industry leading, key-frame animation for vfx, film, games or real-time applications.• Experience working within distributed/remote team environment and/or animation vendors.Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:• Proficiency in Motion Capture Animation in MotionBuilder.• Real time animation experience.• Experience working in VR/AR environments.Public Compensation:$149,000/year to $205,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndustry: InternetEqual Opportunity:Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

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What You Should Know About Animator, Meta

Are you ready to dive into the incredible world of animation? Join Meta as an Animator in East Montpelier, VT, where we'll transform the future of interactive experiences! At Meta Metaverse Creative, we’re all about building tools that connect people anytime, anywhere, and lifelike characters play a vital role in our mission. As an Animator, you'll collaborate with a talented team of industry leaders to push the boundaries of real-time character animation across diverse media and genres. If you're enthusiastic about exploring new territories and eager to create unforgettable characters, then this opportunity is for you! Your responsibilities will include crafting both real-time and pre-rendered animations that resonate with emotions. From creating expressive facial movements to dynamic full-body animations, you'll have the chance to showcase your artistic flair and technical expertise. Working closely with various teams, you will not only bring characters to life but also refine animation systems that elevate our projects. If you have a knack for multitasking, strong communication skills, and a passion for collaboration, then you'll fit right in. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $149,000 to $205,000 plus bonuses and equity. Let’s build a future together where every animation tells a powerful story!

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What are the main responsibilities of an Animator at Meta?

As an Animator at Meta, your main responsibilities will include creating both hand-authored and procedural animations, designing expressive facial movements, and crafting full-body character animations. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, including Art Directors and Engineers, to ensure your animations meet the technical and artistic vision of our projects.