Reciprocal Space - Senior 3D Generalist, Motion Designer in Medical/Bioscience Animation

3D Animator is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: Reciprocal Space

Location: United Kingdom

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Are you a 3D generalist with a focus on medical/science/data visualisation? We are looking for a driven senior 3D artist who shares our team’s mission of visualising the very forefront of biotech, pharmaceutical and medtech innovations. Reciprocal Space is a world-leading visual science communication studio based in London. We help biotech, medtech and pharmaceutical companies communicate their R&D, technology, products, and services in an engaging and professional way. Our services span 3D and 2D animation, presentation design, illustrations, branding, web design, video/photography, VR/AR and more. The position is entirely on-site at our London office.

The job entails producing 3D animations and motion graphics under the supervision of the Creative and Scientific Directors. Due to the nature of our projects, experience or background in scientific/medical/technical fields or a science-oriented discipline/degree is compulsory. Please note that you need to have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. We cannot sponsor UK work visas at this time.

Requirements

Experience:

• Extensive experience with 3D motion design, modelling, texturing, rendering, lighting, animation, compositing, and editing.
• Minimum of 8+ years of studio experience crafting unique and exceptional 3D designs and animations.
• Background or proven experience in medicine/biological/chemical sciences.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze and understand complex data and concepts, turning them into visual stories.
• Fantastic interpersonal communication skills and a positive, “can do” personality.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work under time pressure, juggling multiple deadlines.
• A strong sense of structure and methodology to your workflow.
• Proactive attitude.

Technical Expertise:

• Essential technical experience: Cinema 4D, Octane, Redshift, X-particles, MoGraph, Substance Painter, rigging, Premiere Pro, After Effects; some knowledge of Blender and its geometry node system.
• Additional preferred experience: ZBrush, Unreal Engine (also in the context of VR or AR).

Role Responsibilities

• Developing 3D animation projects based on scientific briefs, storyboards, and scripts, through to rendering, postproduction, and final edit.
• Supporting 3D development of assets for other projects in the company (website, decks, app design, etc).
• When necessary, interfacing with clients directly, with the confidence to advise or push back and liaise for feedback.
• Mentoring junior team members on skills and best practices, adopting a coaching approach.
• Willingness to progress to a leadership role (such as team lead) in the near future.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• Exciting work at the very forefront of science and innovation.
• Exceptional “Google-style” offices with a campus-like environment, relaxing breakout spaces, stunning views, free yoga classes, rooftop basketball court, in-house restaurant and bar, regular social events.
• Healthy mixture of independent work and teamwork.
• Friendly international environment of young, positive, and passionate professionals.
• Access to high-performance workstations.
• Encouragement for self-development through sponsoring courses, conferences, and career development workshops.