Lead Animator job
Posted: August 03, 2006
Post subject: Lead Animator
Post subject: Lead Animator
subject: Lead Animator , Day 1 Studios
Day 1 Studios is looking for Lead Animator
duration - Full Time
Job details: Lead Animator We are looking for a Lead Animator to help us bring the next generation of characters to life for our current and upcoming multi-platform projects. Candidates must display exceptional ability to create convincing human motion and personalities, in addition to rigid body mechanicals. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of next-generation asset creation.
Your Focus:
- Define the animation direction with the art director and direct the efforts of the animation team over the course of the project
- Establish pipeline and processes for animation team and work with the engineering staff on animation tools and features
- Develop animation lists and schedules for the animation team and manage their work over the course of the project
- Recruit and develop animators for the project and manage outside resources as needed
- Work with the design team, dev team and the art team on character design and implementation
- Direct the rigging of assets for animation
- Communicate scheduling and resource conflicts with the Art Manager on the project and drive them to resolution
- Produce animations for the game as necessary and as schedule allows
What YOU Need to Succeed:
- A demo reel that demonstrates an exceptional ability to create convincing motion and personalities
- A strong understanding of advanced animation techniques and their applications to games
- Proven industry experience as a lead animator on at least one title
- 5+ Years of experience animating characters for computer/video games
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with 3DSMax and Character Studio a plus
- Experience with Mocap data and rigging a plus
- Bachelors Degree in Classical or Character animation from a competitive program a plus
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Contact info:
Please email a resume and demo to jobs@day1studios.com with 3120 Lead Animator in the subject line. All information received will be held confidential. Resumes and demos are also accepted via regular mail to the following address:
Mailing address for demos:
Day 1 Studios
Attn: Human Resources
820 West Jackson Blvd
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60607
http://www.day1studios.com
E-mail: jobs@day1studios.com
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Day 1 Studios is looking for Lead Animator
duration - Full Time
Job details: Lead Animator We are looking for a Lead Animator to help us bring the next generation of characters to life for our current and upcoming multi-platform projects. Candidates must display exceptional ability to create convincing human motion and personalities, in addition to rigid body mechanicals. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of next-generation asset creation.
Your Focus:
- Define the animation direction with the art director and direct the efforts of the animation team over the course of the project
- Establish pipeline and processes for animation team and work with the engineering staff on animation tools and features
- Develop animation lists and schedules for the animation team and manage their work over the course of the project
- Recruit and develop animators for the project and manage outside resources as needed
- Work with the design team, dev team and the art team on character design and implementation
- Direct the rigging of assets for animation
- Communicate scheduling and resource conflicts with the Art Manager on the project and drive them to resolution
- Produce animations for the game as necessary and as schedule allows
What YOU Need to Succeed:
- A demo reel that demonstrates an exceptional ability to create convincing motion and personalities
- A strong understanding of advanced animation techniques and their applications to games
- Proven industry experience as a lead animator on at least one title
- 5+ Years of experience animating characters for computer/video games
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with 3DSMax and Character Studio a plus
- Experience with Mocap data and rigging a plus
- Bachelors Degree in Classical or Character animation from a competitive program a plus
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Contact info:
Please email a resume and demo to jobs@day1studios.com with 3120 Lead Animator in the subject line. All information received will be held confidential. Resumes and demos are also accepted via regular mail to the following address:
Mailing address for demos:
Day 1 Studios
Attn: Human Resources
820 West Jackson Blvd
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60607
http://www.day1studios.com
E-mail: jobs@day1studios.com
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