subject: Senior Animator , The Collective

The Collective is looking for Senior Animator
duration - Full Time

Job details: Senior Animator Job Summary:
Produce animation and contribute creatively to projects.
Mentoring of other animators.

Job Responsibilities:
Creation of high standard key framed animation in a variety of styles
Collaborating with the Art and Design teams to help conceptualize character motions and abilities
As required, creating animation thumbnails for motion planning
Mentoring of other animators
Meeting production schedules and deadlines
Produce a weekly report listing your Accomplishments & Objectives every Monday morning to your immediate supervisor
Assist Associate/Standard members of staff with guidance on particular techniques, tools, processes and/or best practices as required
Temporarily buddy-up with a newly hired Associate/Standard member of staff (in the same department and project) to assist with their smooth integration into the project and company
Report issues or concerns regarding the attitude and/or performance of colleagues should they arise to your immediate supervisor and/or Producer

Job Requirements:
Creative vision and passion for console and PC games.
Over 2 years of industry experience expertly animating characters for console and/or PC games with a minimum of 1 published game.
Thorough understanding of animation fundamentals including posing, timing and character weight.
Excellent working knowledge of Maya and/or 3DstudioMax/Character Studio.
Intimate knowledge of the development process from concept to final product release.


Skills:
Willing to accept and provide direction and work with a team.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Pluses:
Strong animation and/or traditional and background (B.A. or equivalent degree preferred)
Modeling, texturing, and/or rigging experience.
Game design and/or creative writing experience.


Location: Newport Beach, ca, United States

Contact info:
1900 Quail St.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
http://www.f9e.com
Phone: 949-255-1900
Fax: 949-724-9664
E-mail: jobs@collectivestudios.com
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