Piranha Games - Lead Animator
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Piranha Games is searching for a Lead Animator to add to our art team.
The candidate must have at least 3 years experience in animation for games, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of animation fundamentals. Candidates must also have at least 1 shipped title in either PC or console (both prefered), a strong technical background, and the ability to interface with the programming team to deliver powerful and dynamic actions for next gen characters.
Education and Experience
* Post secondary education in 3D animation
* Post secondary education in 2D animation fundamentals
* Minimum of 3 years experience in the game industry
* Minimum of 1 shipped title for either the PC or console (both preferred)
* Technical knowledge of 3D Max, Maya, and a major game engine (Unreal, Source)
* Experience in designing and adapting to art pipelines
Other Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills
* A team player - easy to work with
* A passion for games, and an even stronger passion for 3D animation
* Must be able to lead in a team environment, and mentor junior developers
* Scripting experience in either Javascript, Lua, or Python (helpful, but not required)
Duties
* Lead a team of animators to develop dynamic character animations
* Rig, and develop new prototype rigs
* Develop sets of animations to bring next gen characters to life
* Communicate animation progress with project leads, and develop schedules
* Mentor junior animators, both in workflow, and in animation development.
Application Requirements
* Examples of practical game animation sequences
* Examples of facial animation
Applications can be sent to:
adam.cooper@piranha-games.com
The candidate must have at least 3 years experience in animation for games, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of animation fundamentals. Candidates must also have at least 1 shipped title in either PC or console (both prefered), a strong technical background, and the ability to interface with the programming team to deliver powerful and dynamic actions for next gen characters.
Education and Experience
* Post secondary education in 3D animation
* Post secondary education in 2D animation fundamentals
* Minimum of 3 years experience in the game industry
* Minimum of 1 shipped title for either the PC or console (both preferred)
* Technical knowledge of 3D Max, Maya, and a major game engine (Unreal, Source)
* Experience in designing and adapting to art pipelines
Other Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills
* A team player - easy to work with
* A passion for games, and an even stronger passion for 3D animation
* Must be able to lead in a team environment, and mentor junior developers
* Scripting experience in either Javascript, Lua, or Python (helpful, but not required)
Duties
* Lead a team of animators to develop dynamic character animations
* Rig, and develop new prototype rigs
* Develop sets of animations to bring next gen characters to life
* Communicate animation progress with project leads, and develop schedules
* Mentor junior animators, both in workflow, and in animation development.
Application Requirements
* Examples of practical game animation sequences
* Examples of facial animation
Applications can be sent to:
adam.cooper@piranha-games.com