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| subject: Sony PlayStation: Sr. Arist / Animator , Sony Computer Entertainment America Sony Computer Entertainment America is looking for Sony PlayStation: Sr. Arist / Animator duration - Indefinite Job details: Sony PlayStation®: Sr. Artist / Animator Santa Monica, California Join the God of War team! Personal skills: - Be a highly creative and versatile Animator. - Must enjoy challenges, be an avid learner and work well under pressure. - Must have a passion and confidence for animation along with fundamental knowledge and understanding of the 3D animation process (rigging, tools and other technical needs inherent to computer animation). - Highly knowledgeable of at least one 3D animation package (preferably Maya). - Traditional animation, other 2D skills and/or film experience a plus. - Must be capable and willing to work within the technical requirements of the game's design as well as the limitations of the game's platform. - Not be afraid to rework animations over several times, or even change them entirely if needed while striving to achieve the level of quality required. Teamwork skills: - Support the Animation Lead(s) throughout the project by being a self-reliant animator and taking the initiative wherever appropriate to make the project more successful. - Assist other Animators when help is requested. - Be willing to exchange your ideas, knowledge and skills with teammates and put them at the service of the project. - Meet with the Lead(s) and character designer(s) to get a clear sense of the "personality" of a specific character. During this phase the Animator will sketch out attitudes, poses and motions for said character until the Leads are satisfied the Animator understands the character. - Senior Artist / Animator is expected to handle any issues that arise in production efficiently and in a professional manner. Extra: - You will possess exceptional rigging, weighting and animating abilities. Previous work experience will have included creating realistic human, animal and/or creature animations for (character based) AAA action/adventure next-gen console titles. - You will have a minimum of 5 years videogame animation experience, having shipped (full-cycle) 2+ console titles. - Strong technical knowledge - especially in the use of sophisticated [console based] character animation systems - is extremely desirable. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY DEMO CD or REEL THAT SHOWS EXTENSIVE 3D ANIMATION. For confidential consideration, please submit resumes via our website and reference jobcode: #SF11047. Submit resume at: www.us.playstation.com/jobs Sony Computer Entertainment America Principals only please. An EEO. Location: Santa Monica, California, United States |
