jobref	635EA
location	north-west (leeds)
position	– EXPERIENCED ANIMATORS X 2, LEEDS – £DOE
type	permanent
package	market rate
start	02.01.2010

We are looking for talented 3D Animators to join our highly motivated and creative team, working on a new generation of world-class titles. You will breathe life into our game characters, ever trying to push forward the boundaries of realism. Strong 3DS Max / Character Studio knowledge is requried, along with experience of working with and optimizing motion capture data. Experience of Maya & Motionbuilder would be very advantageous. Responsibilities • Create high quality 3D animations from a brief, through to export and inclusion into the game, and any relevant troubleshooting/bug fixing. • Effectively manage scheduled tasks, and report any potential problems or delays to the Art Director and/or Lead Artist • Contribute effectively to creative discussions. • Liaise with the senior/technical artists and programmers about problems with or improvements to the asset creation and export pipelines. Required • Extensive work on published titles is essential, working with freehand animation implemented directly into 3D game engines. • Experience in working with and optimizing motion capture data. • Strong 3DS Max/Maya knowledge is essential. Experience of creating and modifying rigs and weighting is highly advantageous. • A showreel demonstrating excellent observation of human motion, conveyance of emotion through movement and a broad range of animation disciplines - e.g. from walk cycles to complex freehand animated sequences. • Must perform well within a collaborative and creative team environment, and also be receptive to direction. • Strong technical aptitude relating to advanced animation techniques and game engine technologies. A proven track record of working closely with technical artists and programmers to get the most out of animations is desirable. • An ability to communicate effectively: through storyboard, verbally and/or physically. • A driving ambition to make the best games you can play. • Willing to relocate to Leeds, UK area. Desired • Experience with using source control systems (eg Alienbrain, Perforce, Source Safe etc). • Experience with creating and modifying electronic documents, including spreadsheets.

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