Lead DLC Animator - Major Upcoming Title

Job Reference: 13690
Short Skills:
Start Date/Length: Immediate/ Permanent
Salary: Excellent
Location: Helsinki
Country: Finland
Description:

Lead Animator

Our client is a leading independent game studios developing 3rd person action titles. They are currently seeking a Lead Animator to help create DLC for their upcoming blockbuster title.

The Lead Animator will be responsible for creating the target vision for all character animation. You will produce animation yourself, and direct the creation of animations in-house and by outside contractors. You will be expected to direct motion capture sessions independently. You will also define the requirements for both commercial and in-house animation tools.

Desired skills:

• Excellent artistic skills in real-time character animation and cinematics

• Mastery of 3D and animation tools, such as 3DS Max, Maya, XSI, MotionBuilder

• Experience with animation work based on motion capture data

• Expertise in rigging, weighting and animating realistic human characters

• Ability to work independently and to direct others when necessary

• Storyboarding and drawing skills are much appreciated

Our client offers:

• Important position at the cutting edge of game development

• Great working environment

• Competitive salary and bonuses

• Focused, yet relaxed teammates and a lot of responsibility