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- Create appealing game play and cinematic animations for character, prop, and environment sequences in a stylized world
- Working with Technical Artist, Set up mobile-friendly rigs for optimized game use
- Work with production to create and maintain an efficient animation pipeline
- Able to address feedback from stakeholders on the games vision
- Communicate effectively in cross-functional development teams and present ideas effectively both verbally and visually
- Work well under pressure and able to produce work in short time frames, manage time and schedules efficiently while maintaining a high level of quality
Job Requirements
- A strong reel showcasing stylized key framed animations for games
- 2 years of experience as a 3D animator using Maya with a thorough understanding of animation fundamentals and creative/technical solutions
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Animation, related degree, or relevant real-world experience
- Thorough understanding of how to set up rigs and animation for game engine
- Ability to create simple and easy-to-use rigs that other animators can work with
- Understanding of an interactive animation pipeline, including artwork optimization and Unity integration
- Has a strong sense of polishing key-framed animation through Blocking, Rough and Final phases
- Understanding of facial animation and the role it plays for enhancing performance
- Ability to work with game design documents to create conceptual animations of mechanics for game
- The ability to animate & iterate using best practices in a collaborative agile environment
- Knowledgeable appreciation of acting and storytelling; ability to craft visual gags
- Adhere to game animation style guides for our world
- Flexible enough to transition between different animation styles
- Eye for detail and excellent written communication skills
- Self-organizing and aware of work quality
- A passion for animation and how well it looks in-game
- Team player, positive, enthusiastic attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience animating in 2.5D
- Advance Rigging is desired but not required
- Knowledge of Basic 3D Modeling/Texturing
- Familiarity working in a scrum/agile environment
- Knowledge of additional software (ex: AE, final cut, etc.)
