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Technical Character Artist job

Posted: October 12, 2006
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subject: Technical Character Artist , Idol Minds, LLC

Idol Minds, LLC is looking for Technical Character Artist
duration - Full Time

Job details: Technical Character Artist Were looking for a Technical Character Artist for an undisclosed PS3 title. Applicant must be proficient at rigging characters and demonstrate a technical command of Maya. As the Technical Character Artist your responsibilities would be to rig most of the characters for the game. You would be assisting in all the technical areas for the character department including troubleshooting assisting modelers, animators and programmers. Maya experience is mandatory for this position.

Required Skills
Ability to rig and weight a character from start to finish so it is animation ready
Have a good understanding of Mayas hypergraph and connection nodes
Have a basic understanding of mel scripting
Have a strong technical aptitude and enjoy that area of the job
Maya Experience
Work directly with the Lead Character artist and programmers and work within the technical restrictions
Troubleshoot technical problems/issues with Lead Artist, Animators and modelers
Test, implement and update characters in the game engine
Be a strong team player with good communication skills
Accept reviews of the characters and make required changes
Participate and communicate in meetings for reviewing and planning
Self motivated
Work within required deadlines

Preferred Experience
Video Game Experience
Fine Art Background (BFA)
Proficient in Maya (Other program experience will be considered)
Any other character or Maya skills you may have would be beneficial to the job

Location: Louisville, Colorado, United States

Contact info:
If this describes your talents, please send us a cover letter, resume, and non-returnable submission on any applicable work to the e-mail address listed or to:

363 Centennial Parkway, Suite 200
Louisville, Colorado
80027

The following submissions/applications are accepted: Your web site URL, e-mail a zip file, or mail us a CD, DVD, or VHS Tape.

http://www.idolminds.com
Phone: 303-786-8950 x 104
Fax: 303-786-9164
E-mail: job@idolminds.com
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