Automaton Games - Character Rigger/Animator (Cambridge, UK)
Automaton is seeking a Rigger / Animator to join our Animation team who will be a part of the driving force that plans to smash the games industry in 2017. Primarily, as a Character Rigger, you’ll be responsible for the creation of character rigs and work with a small team of animators to help bring our games to life. The applicants secondary skills should lie in character animation as you will be expected to use those skills to animate a vast array of characters, from bipeds to quadrupeds when there aren’t any characters to rig. We are looking for individuals with a healthy disregard for constraints, who aren't afraid to experiment with the new and up and coming. Come and work with a high caliber, motivated team to shape the future of great gaming.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, iterate and polish AAA-level, game-ready Character Rigs of a multitude of different character and creature types in Autodesk Maya.
- Work with our friendly animation team to achieve the best results possible. Be proactive in seeking feedback and pushing yourself creatively.
- Create smooth and responsive animations that feel good to the player on a wide variety of characters and styles.
- Importing and testing Character Rigs and Animations in the game engine itself.
- Contribute to helping improve the workflow of the animation production pipeline.
- Give and receive constructive and creative feedback across art disciplines.
- Work within the development team to resolve technical issues with animations.
- Participate in game playthroughs reporting issues and giving feedback on your personal opinion of the direction of the project.
- Recognise areas of opportunity and help others create AAA-standard work.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education: you either developed your art skills and strong portfolio through on-the-job/hobbyist experience, or through your recently obtained degree.
- A very good knowledge of Autodesk Maya. Especially with the character rigging and animation tools it provides.
- To work with and learn from members in the animation team.
- You have a creative nature with strong problem solving skills.
- Your ability to multi-task and prioritize work appropriately demonstrates your efficiency without compromising on quality.
- You are a gamer who is passionate about video games, and aspire to create games that meet your own high expectations that you will enjoy to play.
- Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Game industry experience preferred but not necessary. Skills and experience of delivery throughout all areas of the development cycle is a huge plus.
- Strong technical background with the ability to work in an agile environment and grasp new programs and systems quickly.
- Experience in using Motion Capture software, handling motion capture data or using Motion Builder.