Creative Animator at Wakanow.com

Wakanow.com is Nigeria's leading online travel company that provides customers with everything they need to research, plan and purchase a trip locally and globally.

Wakanow.com offers travelers the cheapest available fares for flights, hotel reservations, airport pickups, visa assistance, vacation packages and many other travel services from a broad selection of partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Animator (2D, 3D Imagery)

Job Opening ID: ZR_4_JOB
Location: Lekki
Industry: Internet/e-commerce

Job Description

• If you have a proven track record of developing excellent visual frames with 2D/3D or other animation techniques, we are happy for you to join our digital execution team.
• Your work will give life to story lines and characters in videos for the wakanow brand and its expansion programs.
• You should possess a creative eye and artistic aptitude, ability to easily turn a script or a concept into an impressive computer-generated animation.
• To excel in this role, you must be highly skilled in Computer generated imagery tools and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Read scripts and story lines to understand animation requirements
• Prepare presentations with raw designs to customers
• Develop storyboards for the initial stages of production
• Create models, drawings, and illustrations by hand or electronically
• Join images with background graphics and special effects
• Ensure synchronization of frames and audio
• Participate in editing process

Requirements

• Proven experience as animator
• Knowledge of 2D/3D, stop-motion and computer-generated animation
• Experience in project management
• Proficient in any one of these CGI Software's (Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya etc.)
• A creative storyteller with presentation abilities
• Comfortable working with deadlines and budget restrictions
• Teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Degree in computer animation, 3D/graphic design, fine arts will be added advantage.
• Work Experience: 1-3 year
• Skill Set: 2D 3D Animation, Storytelling, CGI (3ds Max, Photoshop)
• Highest Education: Degree (B.A, B.Sc., B.Eng, B.Pham, B.Ed)

• Salary
  Competitive.