Rockstar North, Edinburgh - Character Animator
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ROCKSTAR NORTH, the award winning developer behind Grand Theft Auto, is looking to expand their experienced and talented teams working out of the studio in Edinburgh. For the successful candidate we offer a highly competitive salary, a working environment second to none and an extensive benefits package.
At Rockstar North we like to receive and would encourage direct applications from candidates.
We would like to hear from talented animators with a range of experience & backgrounds to produce in-game animations for future projects at Rockstar North, Edinburgh.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-year degree with an emphasis in character animation or equivalent work experience.
- Outstanding demo reel demonstrating strong animation ability and good aesthetic eye.
- Exceptional skill in animating realistic human characters.
- Thorough understanding and application of classic animation principles (staging, timing, anticipation, follow through, etc.)
- The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide variety of project staff.
- Consistently meet project deadlines in a timely manner without compromising artistic integrity.
- Assist in the integration of animation with designers and engineers to create compelling in-game animation.
- Strong interest in video games.
- Experience with motion capture and MotionBuilder
- Professional experience developing a third person action game.
- Strong traditional animation/art background.
Please note: ALL applications should be accompanied by a demo reel, either on DVD or a web link.
- Demo reels should be no longer than 3 minutes.
- Sound is not important.
Please apply online at http://www.rockstarnorth.com/ or http://www.rockstargames.com/jobs/