subject: Animator , Groove Games

Groove Games is looking for Animator
duration - Full Time

Job details: Animator Responsibilities:

Adapt and work with motion capture data to create realistic in game animations, in line with the overall game concept and physical principles.
Create any key framed animation, when needed, to bridge any gaps in motion capture short comings.
Working within established art, technical and visual style parameters in accordance with a game design document.
Working with the Producer and other team members to develop the art asset base and aid in establishing a realistic and reliable task list and schedule for all art deliverables.
Providing creative and innovative solutions to technical art problems and/or restrictions.
Assist junior artists on internal team or outsourced team.
Performing any other art tasks as necessary including, but not limited to: modeling, texturing, animating, environmental art, concept art, 2D art, storyboarding, etc.
Consistently striving to exceed the highest quality standards of the Studio.
Remaining flexible in undertaking any other such duties and responsibilities as directed.

Requirements:

4 or more years of relevant game industry experience with credits on 2 or more shipped titles.
Outstanding eye for detail and excellent visual representation and compositional skills.
Must be proficient in all aspects of game art - Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Animating, Concept Art, etc.
Extensive experience with 3D Studio MAX and Character Studio.
Excellent 3D modeling and texturing skills.
Proven 2D Photoshop texturing skills.
Outstanding drawing skills and conceptual art ability.
Extensive knowledge of current graphics production software and current developer
art pipeline methodologies.
Detailed working knowledge of all current platforms, technical art restrictions and
visual limitations.
Effective communication skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to take constructive criticism and work with direction.
Must be passionate, organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, self-driven and able to
work collaboratively in a team environment.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Contact info:
55 Mill Street, Building 5
Distillery District
Toronto
http://www.groovegames.com
E-mail: jobs@groovegames.com
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