I was asked to post this where folks that might be interested and qualified would see it... I think this counts
If you'd like to apply, you can contact me directly through these boards or you can apply at the official Sony Online website.
r13
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Company: Sony Online Entertainment, Austin
Job Title: Senior Animator - DC Comics Universe Online, Austin, TX
Description: The DC Comics Universe Online team is looking for a skilled senior animator to work with other team members to deliver the definitive online super-hero experience. As part of the development team, you will work closely with designers and programmers to animate super heroes, super villains, creatures and civilian characters in a massive virtual world. The ideal candidate has experience animating human, non-human, and mechanical characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward and inverse kinematics, and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential.
Requirements:
5+ years experience in game development hand-animating characters using Maya
Shipped at least one product with heavy 3D content as a lead/senior character artist with management responsibilities.
Experience with Motion Builder
Exceptional skill in hand-animating human figures.
Strong sense of animation style.
Self-driven, good communicator and a great team player.
Organizational skills
A passion for games.
Pluses:
Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a sr. animator.
2D animation skills and Storyboarding experience
Skills in related character tasks (e.g. modeling or texturing)
Experience working on or playing MMO games.
Knowledge of DC comics universe.