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Reference #: | 16361 |
Position Type: | Full-time |
Location: | London, Ontario |
Date Posted: | Feb 23, 2017 |
Experience: | 5 Years |
Job Description
Digital Extremes Ltd., London, ON offices seeks Animator 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.
- 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.
Excellent understanding of efficient animation techniques for game production
Permanent, Full time (40 hrs/wk) @ $53,000.00/yr. Benefits include dental insurance, medical insurance, disability insurance.
Please send resume to S. Reeve (sarah.reeve@digitalextremes.com ). Reference #16361 when applying. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.