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SHACHAR SOFER

Animator
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
SHACHAR SOFER

Summary

  • Focused on full game development, project management, and integrating AI into pipelines and essential Programs for game development: Maya, Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Zbrush, Photoshop.
  • Experienced in 3D character creation, full-body rigging, and animation workflows using Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine, with a strong grasp of anatomy and movement principles.
  • Skilled in crafting expressive animations, including walk cycles, action sequences, and gameplay loops, with a focus on clean deformation and believable body mechanics.
  • Awarded Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance during military service, recognized as the top soldier in the department for exceptional detection skills, dedication, and team support.
  • Faced early challenges in posing keyframes and smoothing animations, but overcame them through extra practice, late hours, and actively seeking feedback and guidance from my instructors.

Overview

3

Years of experience

2
Languages
4
Certificates

Work History

Freelacer

3D Generalist
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with design teams across multiple departments, including concept art, animation, and sound design, to maintain a cohesive vision throughout production.
  • Troubleshot technical issues within the pipeline to maintain smooth production workflows throughout multiple projects.
  • Utilized Autodesk Maya and 3DS Max for modeling, rigging, and animating complex 3D assets to meet project deadlines.
  • Streamlined workflow efficiency by implementing advanced sculpting techniques in ZBrush for character creation.

Clal Insurance

Sales Representative
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Achieved highest company-wide daily/monthly performance metrics by optimizing client outreach strategy
  • Honed time management, interpersonal, and persuasive communication skills

BBB

Manager
01.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Improved team output and service quality through training focused on customer-centric insights
  • Boosted team collaboration and operational efficiency in a high-pressure setting
  • Collaborated with senior officials on classified investigations, requiring precision, discretion, and analytical ability.
  • Awarded Certificate of Excellence upon successful training and outstanding service.

Metzah - Military Investigating Police

Military Service
01.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Experienced in rigging 3D models and creating animations by controlling character movement and behavior.
  • Projects include walk cycles and action-packed fight scenes using various rig types.
  • Gained solid knowledge of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and flow.
  • Skilled in crafting expressive and believable character animations that follow professional standards.

Education

HackerU
Israel, Ramat Gan

3D Animation & AI Integration from Animation
08.2024 - 03.2025

University Overview

335 Hours

  • Completed professional development in multiple Animations projects

HackerU
Israel, Ramat Gan

Gaming and Game Development from Game Development
10.2023 - 10.2024

University Overview

325 Hours

  • Completed professional development in Multiple stand alone games filled with features.

Skills

3D Character Rigging

Awards

  • Certificate of Excellence, Outstanding performance during military service, recognized as the top soldier in the department for exceptional detection skills, dedication, and team support.


Certification

Gaming Course, HackerU - 10/2023 - 10/2024

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Software

Autodesk maya

Unreal Engine

Blender

Photoshop

Zbrush

Languages

Hebrew
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Gaming

Animating

Soccer

Learning

Timeline

Gaming Course, HackerU - 08/2024 - 03/2025

03-2025

Autodesk Maya Cert. Of Completion - 02/2025

02-2025

Gaming Course, HackerU - 10/2023 - 10/2024

10-2024

HackerU

3D Animation & AI Integration from Animation
08.2024 - 03.2025

HackerU

Gaming and Game Development from Game Development
10.2023 - 10.2024

3D Generalist

Freelacer
01.2022 - Current

Sales Representative

Clal Insurance
01.2022 - 01.2023

Manager

BBB
01.2021 - 01.2022

Top Solider Of Department - 10/2018

10-2018

Military Service

Metzah - Military Investigating Police
01.2018 - 01.2021
SHACHAR SOFERAnimator