Digital Extremes Ltd., London, ON offices seeks Video Illustrator to perform the following duties: 
 

• Create 3D character animation under the direction of the Lead Animator/Animation Director and Producer;
• Consistently create convincing performances and characters with complex personalities;
• Demonstrate an excellent sense of timing and knowledge of camera angles;
• Understand and compensate for the limitations of how gameplay and real-time issues can affect animations;
• Coordinate with artists and programmers to bridge the gap between technical specifications needed for animation and maintaining the artistic vision;
• Take initiative to combine ideas and methodologies of animation production, creating an efficient, streamlined pipeline that other artists can follow;
• Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of game production and development;
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule as prepared by the Producer;
• Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.

Required Qualifications:

• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent animation skills;
• Above average ability to animate 3D characters for a state of the art next-gen game engine;
• Experience with software tools required for character animation such as Maya, XSI and/or 3D Max;
• Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills;
• Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games.

Preferred Extras:

• Excellent understanding of efficient animation techniques for game production

Permanent, Full time (40 hrs/wk) @ $69,300.00/yr. Benefits include dental insurance, medical insurance, disability insurance.
Please send resume to S. Reeve (sarah.reeve@digitalextremes.com ).  Reference #16387 when applying.   Only qualified candidates will be contacted.