Senior 3D Animator needed!
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SENIOR 3D ANIMATOR
Location: Campbell, CA
Job Type: Full-time, onsite contract with strong temp to perm potential
Description:
-->The Senior 3D animator will design and implement a matrix of animations for a diverse set of low-polygon characters targeting mobile phones. Will mentor junior animators and provide creative input to a small team of artists.
Responsibilities:
-->Design and create 3D animations for a range of low-polygon characters
-->Work with art director to define new animation sets
-->Create detailed animation matrices, define work items, work with junior artist(s) to assign and implement
-->Build and modify skeletons for new characters
-->Retarget and re-work animations for different skeletons
-->Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of tools, scripts, and processes
-->Mentor junior artists and provide creative / critical feedback
Requirements:
-->Expert in use of Maya 7 for animation
-->Experience re-targeting animations, especially dealing with different proportions and bones
-->Demonstrated ability to produce extremely expressive animations with limited bone counts
-->Experience binding a range of character types
-->Strong design sense and demonstrated traditional art ability
-->2+ years experience in game studio or relevant 3D art position
-->Completion oriented able to efficiently produce quality artwork
-->Good written and verbal communication skills
Pluses:
-->Mel scripting expertise
-->Rigging expertise
-->Interest or experience in the mobile space
-->Japanese or Mandarin language skills
Interested? Contact nicole@damconsultants.com
Location: Campbell, CA
Job Type: Full-time, onsite contract with strong temp to perm potential
Description:
-->The Senior 3D animator will design and implement a matrix of animations for a diverse set of low-polygon characters targeting mobile phones. Will mentor junior animators and provide creative input to a small team of artists.
Responsibilities:
-->Design and create 3D animations for a range of low-polygon characters
-->Work with art director to define new animation sets
-->Create detailed animation matrices, define work items, work with junior artist(s) to assign and implement
-->Build and modify skeletons for new characters
-->Retarget and re-work animations for different skeletons
-->Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of tools, scripts, and processes
-->Mentor junior artists and provide creative / critical feedback
Requirements:
-->Expert in use of Maya 7 for animation
-->Experience re-targeting animations, especially dealing with different proportions and bones
-->Demonstrated ability to produce extremely expressive animations with limited bone counts
-->Experience binding a range of character types
-->Strong design sense and demonstrated traditional art ability
-->2+ years experience in game studio or relevant 3D art position
-->Completion oriented able to efficiently produce quality artwork
-->Good written and verbal communication skills
Pluses:
-->Mel scripting expertise
-->Rigging expertise
-->Interest or experience in the mobile space
-->Japanese or Mandarin language skills
Interested? Contact nicole@damconsultants.com