3D Game Animator
THE OPPORTUNITY:
JumpStart is seeking a 3D animator to join our art team in Vancouver. In this position, you will be working with other 3D artists and managing character assets in our animation pipeline. Using Maya and other animation tools, you’ll be expected to deliver high quality animation assets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create quality animations for character, buildings and other game objects
- Assist with Lead Artist to establish the animation style and vision for the project
- Work closely with designers, developers and other artists to ensure proper integration of animations
- Collaborate with the art team to improve the overall art delivery process
- Participate in planning and various meetings with stake holders
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience with animations rigging and setups
- Experience with Maya animation tools.
- A hard-working and team oriented person
- Please provide portfolio
BONUSES:
- Experience with Unity Engine
- VFX Unity-Shuriken proficiency
- MEL scripting
- Procedural animation
- Traditional animation
- Familiarity with modelling and texturing with Maya
ABOUT JUMPSTART:
JumpStart® Games is the leader in learning-based games for kids. Through its own brands, as well as partner brands like DreamWorks Animation, JumpStart Games creates epically fun, learning-based games for kids of all ages. The reality is that kids today seek entertainment through gaming, yet the vast majority of kids’ games do absolutely nothing to inspire their minds through learning. JumpStart Games changes that paradigm and brings a learning edge through epically fun gameplay. Over its 20-year history JumpStart Games has earned the trust of millions of teachers and parents and has released several critically-acclaimed titles including School of Dragons®, the ever-popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Formerly known as Knowledge Adventure, JumpStart Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) and is based in Torrance, CA. For more information, visit www.JumpStart.com, like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/JumpStart), or follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/JumpStart3D)
Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/ybu9q6w9