3D Animator / Visualisation Specialist
We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual who is willing to learn, excited to be involved in the industry and passionate about animation!
This is an opportunity to work with some of the best in the business, you’ll work as part of our small Australian based team and learn to produce industrial visualization animations for the mining and infrastructure space, you’ll take on a variety of roles and gain professional experience working in an office environment.
This role will suit a junior 3D animator who is a fast learner with a great attitude!
What you'll be doing
Processing of im
ported industrial CAD models/structures (fixing mesh issues, optimisation, etc)Modelling additio
nal co
ntent and creating realistic materialsAnimation of machinery, cameras, vehicles, particle simulations and materialsVideo editing and photo editing (colour corrections, compositing, visual effects)Motion graphics and graphic design for stylised 2D animations of processes, logos & misc.Engaging with feedback and multiple review processes
Our ideal candidate
Enthusiastic and passio
nate a
bout all areas of 3D animation and modellingCo
nfident and articulate with great communication and interperso
nal skillsAbility to use your time productively and effectively and work well under pressureExperience with the following programs:Autodesk 3Ds MaxAdobe Creative Suite, ideally After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, IllustratorUnreal Engine, Unity, or other game enginesBasic skills in the following digital media disciplines:Video editing, including basic audio editing such as matching music & voice overs to videoVideo/Image compositing and post-processing effectsMotion graphics, animated text and graphical overlays and graphic designMaterial & texture design for 3D renderingPhoto/image editingA tertiary qualification in animation, 3D art, or similar, or a showreel that demo
nstrates your skill in 3D art
Other desirable skills
If there’s something that you’re great at or passionate about, let us know – we’re always looking for new ways to expand the capabilities of the team. If you have experience or interest in any of the following, we’d love to hear about it:
Programming or s
cripting (Maxs
cript, C#, C++, Javas
cript, Python, UE4-Blueprints)Audio editing & production (reducing ambient noise, editing voice overs, editing music to video)Match moving/camera trackingV-Ray renderer or similarCharacter modelling and animation, crowd simulatio
nsWeb development, especially media & graphical (Three.js, interactive media)PhotographyParticle effects & simulations (water, smoke, rigid-bodies, etc.)Photogrammetry and point cloud production and processingDesign & engineering software (Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Advance Steel, Bentley, Tekla, Aveva, Hexagon, Leica, etc.)Blender, Maya or other 3D animation applicatio
nsAbility to read and interpret technical docu
mentation and drawingsSkills in other creative/design industries (interior decorating, sketching, etc.)Microsoft Office 360 apps and web features (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
Our Company & Culture
Established in 2001, Mechwest is the largest Australian owned steel detailer and a proven performer in mechanical and structural 3D and 2D drafting, with a trusted reputation in the mining, oil and gas and commercial industries.
We value the diverse strengths of our incredible team which are spread across Australia and the Philippines. That diversity is held together in unity around our common purpose and values.
Our dedicated in-house animation team provides animation and rendering services to help our clients showcase their ideas and plans for expansion to key stakeholders. We have worked on some of the biggest projects in WA and are currently the largest Australian owned steel detailing company in the country.
How to apply
If you are inspired by this opportunity to put your great mind to use. Please send your CV and showreel (if you have one), as well as a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself, your skills, and why you’d be a great fit for the position.
Apply NOW - peopleteamAmechwest.com