Animator

Purpose

To work with motion capture to produce game ready animation as predetermined with the Producer and Art Director to agreed schedules.

Main Responsibilities

• Working with proprietary animation tools to create sequences of motion capture for sports titles.
• Creating cut scenes in a highly effective manner to aid TV style presentation.
• Ensuring all completed work is in a build ready format.
• Preparing motion capture for use within the workflow.
• Collaborate effectively with Art Director, Producer and Creative Director during art review sessions that result in the finest artistic look possible.
• Meet project deadlines / milestones, as set by Producer and Art Director.
• Actively participate in team / department meetings. Consistently exercise sound judgment in all areas of performance.

Main Responsibilities

• High quality work delivered on time.
• Good relationships maintained with other team members at all times.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A portfolio or reel demonstrating outstanding animation skills. Candidate's work must clearly demonstrate exceptional ability in the areas of human motion, face and hand animation plus scene creation.
• Command of MotionBuilder.
• Understanding of Maya and XSI.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Passion for video games.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction when necessary.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be receptive to direction.
• Must be responsive to deadlines and work within pre-defined aesthetic goals.
• Self motivated.
• Graduate or relevant experience > 2 yrs.