Cinematic Animator (Camera & Basic Rigging) (1 Positions) - Balewadi Pune

Location: Balewadi Highstreet Pune, India

Company: Vedarth Animation Studio Pvt. Ltd.

Company Overview

Vedarth Animation Studio Pvt. Ltd. is a leading animation production house based in Pune, specializing in original content (IP) development and full-dome video production for digital dome theatres. With experience in full-dome shows, animated films, and stereoscopic 3D productions, we collaborate with industry leaders such as E&S (USA), Mirage3D (Netherlands), Astral Inc. (USA), and Dome3D (USA)renowned for premier planetarium full-dome shows. Our studio features an in-house facility for professional voice-over, music, and audio post-production.

Job Title: Cinematic Animator (Camera & Basic Rigging)

Role Overview:

A Cinematic Animator is responsible for creating visually compelling camera animations and animated sequences for films, videos, and simulations. This role combines cinematography, animation, and basic rigging to deliver high-quality storytelling and polished visuals.

Key Responsibilities:

Create cinematic camera animations for sequences and shots

Design camera movements such as pan, tilt, dolly, crane, and tracking shots

Translate storyboards and scripts into engaging visual sequences

Animate characters, props, and mechanical elements

Perform basic rigging for animation-ready assets

Work with composition, framing, and visual storytelling principles

Collaborate with modeling, lighting, and rendering teams

Maintain continuity and shot consistency across sequences

Refine animations based on director or client feedback

Troubleshoot animation and rigging issues

Deliverables:

Cinematic shots and sequences

Camera animation setups

Basic rigged assets

Final animation outputs ready for rendering

Technical Skills Required:

Strong understanding of cinematography (composition, framing, camera language)

Knowledge of animation principles (timing, spacing, weight, motion)

Basic knowledge of rigging (joints, IK/FK, skinning fundamentals)

Proficiency in Autodesk Maya and Blender

Ability to create smooth, natural camera motion and transitions

Understanding of rendering workflows and scene setup

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Animation, VFX, Multimedia, or related field

(or equivalent practical experience with a strong portfolio)

Experience:

25 years in Animation / Cinematics / VFX / Film production

Soft Skills:

Strong visual storytelling ability

Attention to detail and artistic sense

Ability to work within a team and production pipeline

Good communication and feedback handling

Creative problem-solving

Preferred Skills:

Understanding of lighting and shot composition

Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro

Familiarity with previsualization (previs) workflows

How to Apply

• Ready to join us Send your portfolio and resume to [Confidential Information] with Cinematic Animator (Camera & Basic Rigging) PUNE in the subject line.