Roto-Animation Artist

Company Description PixStone Images Pvt Ltd is a leading VFX studio in India with state-of-the-art facilities in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The studio provides end-to-end VFX solutions from pre-visualization to final delivery, serving top global film, TV, commercial, and OTT productions. Its diverse team of experienced artists specializes in roto and paint, matchmove and rotomation, compositing, and 3D, CGI, and animation. As a TPN-certified studio, PixStone Images is recognized for secure, high-quality VFX work and a strong focus on visual storytelling and collaborative creativity. Candidates joining PixStone can expect to work on international projects and contribute to high-impact cinematic experiences.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-to-Senior Rotomation Artist to join our on-site team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between live-action production and computer graphics. You will be responsible for tracking, matching, and animating 3D character rigs, vehicles, and props to mirror real-world footage precisely.

If you have a strong eye for human anatomy, physical mechanics, and a proven track record of handling complex 3D tracking and animation integration, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Body Tracking & Object Matching: Manually manipulate, align, and animate 3D character rigs and hard-surface models to match live-action performances frame-by-frame.
• Camera & Matchmove Integration: Work closely with the matchmove department to ensure digital assets sit perfectly within the tracked 3D camera space.
• Anatomy & Physics Realism: Ensure impeccable accuracy in tracking joints, weight distribution, and skeletal constraints of actors and stunt doubles.
• Pipeline Collaboration: Deliver clean, high-quality 3D animation data to downstream departments, including FX, Creatures, and Compositing.
• Problem Solving: Efficiently troubleshoot complex shots involving heavy motion blur, occlusion, or challenging camera angles.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of professional VFX production experience focusing on rotomation, matchmove, or character animation.
• Software Mastery: Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software, specifically Autodesk Maya (experience with 3d equalizer, Blender, or Nuke is a major plus).
• Technical Skills: Experience working with complex character rigs, skinning, and blendshapes.
• Work Style: Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction, adapt to feedback, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Location requirement: Ability to work full-time on-site at our studio facility.
• Prior experience in feature films, TV series, commercials, or OTT projects is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile film, TV, or commercial projects.
• A collaborative, creative, and tech-driven studio culture.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a link to your latest showreel highlighting your rotomation work to [HIDDEN TEXT]