Advanced Animator

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the game artist to conceptualize and create compelling 2D/3D animations, visual effects, and motion graphics for game logos, symbols, backgrounds, and features
• Work closely with the software engineer to prepare final animations in formats necessary for integration into the game
• Understand and resolve technical issues relating to graphics (e.g., rendering, streaming, memory management, playback performance, etc.)
• Communicate with the game designer and development team in an iterative development process
• Mentor junior animators in related studios and throughout Game Development
• Maintain well-organized working files to facilitate file sharing and collaborative work
• Archive all final working files for future use using version control software

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in 2D/3D animation and/or motion graphic design
• Gaming industry experience is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Enjoy working in a creative environment
• Strong sense of design, motion, and timing
• Strong sense of animatics and storyboarding for 2D/3D animation
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to receive art direction and provide multiple design solutions
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
• Skills:
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Proficiency in 3D animation a plus
• Proficiency in compositing and rotoscoping a plus
• Familiarity with Unity a plus
• Familiarity with shaders and shader creation/coding a plus

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment