Full Time onsite 3D/2D Animator
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Position Description:
We are looking for an experienced, full-time Animator to be responsible for creating high-quality animations for console/handheld games. Animator will work with Production and Art Lead to create real time or pre-rendered animations for characters and props. Candidates must be comfortable animating characters in 2D or 3D. Typical tasks involve rigging and skinning 3D models, creating animations for 3D characters, creating multi-part characters, objects, and interface elements in a variety of art styles in 2D for animation in Flash. Additional work requires creating new character and object assets to match existing art styles in 2D and 3D.
Required:
-Prior experience working as an Animator at game studio.
-Strong understanding of the animation principles including timing, staging, exaggeration, and follow-through.
-Technical skills for optimizing game-ready assets.
-Strong understanding of Human anatomy and movement.
-Working knowledge of Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator and at least one 3D software package (preferably 3D Studio Max).
-Willingness to learn new tools, techniques, processes, pipelines and art styles; and to iterate based on feedback.
-Expertise in creating Flash Vector art for characters, animation, and effects in addition to drawing, design, color, and light.
-Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team and show self-initiative and troubleshoot technical challenges.
-Fine arts, Animation or equivalent degree. Self-taught artists and students working towards their degree may also apply for part time, co-op, summer, or internship positions.
-Ability to write creative and technical documents and manage assets.
-Enthusiasm for making great games for children!
Desired:
-Storyboarding / visual storytelling and sequential art skills.
-Experience with character design and illustration.
-Experience with motion graphics.
-Team leadership skills for facilitating communication with dedicated artists.
Company Description:
1st Playable Productions, LLC, is an independent game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids and the young at heart.
Our mission is to blend entertainment and education to inspire kids, gamers, and game developers. We love finding ways to get more out of limited game platforms, and are licensed to develop for the 3DS and DS, Wii, iPhone/iPad, LeapPad/Leapster, Xbox 360, as well as other embedded game platforms. 1st Playable is also heavily invested in social consciousness and community outreach, particularly in conjunction with educational organizations. We focus our passion for development on creating a new generation of handheld games for cutting-edge platforms, partnered with licensors that share our energy and vision.
Position Description:
We are looking for an experienced, full-time Animator to be responsible for creating high-quality animations for console/handheld games. Animator will work with Production and Art Lead to create real time or pre-rendered animations for characters and props. Candidates must be comfortable animating characters in 2D or 3D. Typical tasks involve rigging and skinning 3D models, creating animations for 3D characters, creating multi-part characters, objects, and interface elements in a variety of art styles in 2D for animation in Flash. Additional work requires creating new character and object assets to match existing art styles in 2D and 3D.
Required:
-Prior experience working as an Animator at game studio.
-Strong understanding of the animation principles including timing, staging, exaggeration, and follow-through.
-Technical skills for optimizing game-ready assets.
-Strong understanding of Human anatomy and movement.
-Working knowledge of Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator and at least one 3D software package (preferably 3D Studio Max).
-Willingness to learn new tools, techniques, processes, pipelines and art styles; and to iterate based on feedback.
-Expertise in creating Flash Vector art for characters, animation, and effects in addition to drawing, design, color, and light.
-Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team and show self-initiative and troubleshoot technical challenges.
-Fine arts, Animation or equivalent degree. Self-taught artists and students working towards their degree may also apply for part time, co-op, summer, or internship positions.
-Ability to write creative and technical documents and manage assets.
-Enthusiasm for making great games for children!
Desired:
-Storyboarding / visual storytelling and sequential art skills.
-Experience with character design and illustration.
-Experience with motion graphics.
-Team leadership skills for facilitating communication with dedicated artists.
Company Description:
1st Playable Productions, LLC, is an independent game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids and the young at heart.
Our mission is to blend entertainment and education to inspire kids, gamers, and game developers. We love finding ways to get more out of limited game platforms, and are licensed to develop for the 3DS and DS, Wii, iPhone/iPad, LeapPad/Leapster, Xbox 360, as well as other embedded game platforms. 1st Playable is also heavily invested in social consciousness and community outreach, particularly in conjunction with educational organizations. We focus our passion for development on creating a new generation of handheld games for cutting-edge platforms, partnered with licensors that share our energy and vision.