SENIOR 3D ANIMATOR - Gameloft Madrid
Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft Madrid, the studio behind the mobile gaming hit Gods of Rome and many other successful titles, is currently seeking a Senior 3D Animator!
As a senior member of the art team, you will be responsible for character animations of ambitious 3D games for the iPhone & iPad, from the first concept phases to the completion of the project.
You will provide guidance for the studio´s animators while helping to define the animation style and workflow for new products
Responsibilities:
- Creating believable, high-quality animations and directly participating in implementing them in games.
- Defining the animation style and workflows for new products under the supervision of the producer and art director
- Active involvement in the game creation process by interacting with the game designer and art director.
- Effectively contributing to the art pipeline while understanding target platform constraints.
- Meeting project deadlines/milestones as set by project leads.
- Providing guidance and training for studio animators
Requirements:
· 4 years’ experience in 3D Studio Max and Character Studio.
· 4 years’ games industry experience.
· Clear understanding of character motion, physics-based motion and of the fundamental principles of animation.
· Excellent rigging/skinning skills with low to medium polygon counts.
· Able to define and execute creative and stylish animations (vehicles, objects, characters).
· Working experience on PC or consoles is a major asset.
· A solid background in academic drawing, sketching and/or illustration is a major asset.
· Fluent English.
Benefits:
· Opportunity to work in a professional environment with people who have a passion for creating video games.
· Open working climate with young, dynamic teams from around the world.
· Salary based upon experience and merit.
· Permanent contract, full-time job, social benefits and additional merit pay system.
· Flexible working hours.
· Career-development opportunities
· Relocation support.
· Great working conditions! Studio situated in the center of Madrid.
To apply:
Interested applicants should send their CV and demo reel to recruitment.madrid@gameloft.com. Reference: “SENIOR 3D ANIMATOR”