DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Lead Animator and Art Director, you will be working collaboratively with the production to help create in-game and cinematic animations. Your main responsibilities will be creating animation for characters, clothing, and props for a wide range of subject matter and styles.
The 3D Animator is able to maintain and manage high levels of quality while working in a rapid, rigorous and timely manner; and has a strong understanding of traditional animation fundamentals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Create high-quality animations for a diverse range of subjects, including bipeds, quadrupeds, and monsters in real time and/or pre-rendered cinematics.
Apply your knowledge of optimization techniques and be a strong keyframe animator with a keen eye for detail
Understand the animation pipeline and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation
Work with the art team to ensure timely completion of assets while communicating regularly with Lead Animator regarding the status of current tasks; obtains Lead Animator’s guidance and approval as required to advance tasks, project initiatives, and milestones.
Perform miscellaneous job-related as assigned
Refining personal artistic abilities and knowledge of new software packages and in-house tools constantly.
Refining artistic abilities and stay up to date with new software packages and / or in-house tools continuously.
Familiarizing and learning to use proprietary technologies or software necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 and able to adapt to custom game engines.
Experience with animation software such as 3ds Max, Maya, and Motion Builder.
Strong foundation and understanding of traditional animation principles, including weight, anatomy, anticipation, and impact.
Experience or knowledge of the latest game development pipeline
Self-motivated, great team-player, and able to effectively collaborate with game artists, programmers and the production team.
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
BENEFICIAL SKILLS
Solid knowledge and understanding of cinematography
MEL scripting experience
Basic skills in 3D modelling
Knowledge of rigging and skinning techniques
Love playing video games!
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