Senior Animator job
Posted: May 11, 2006
Post subject: Senior Animator
Post subject: Senior Animator
subject: Senior Animator , Barking Lizards Technologies
Barking Lizards Technologies is looking for Senior Animator
duration - Full Time
Job details: Senior Animator
Position Summary: Animators are responsible for creating assets for various platforms under the direction of a Lead Artist. Candidates should be experienced in all forms of animation, from Human to Animal and from Realistic to Cartoon. Working with the managers in the Creative Department, the senior animator will be responsible for the development of new and efficient animation/rigging pipelines and communication of this information to the animation staff.
Responsibilities:
Create stunning animations that bring characters to life using off the shelf tools such as Maya or Softimage XSI;
Character rigging and setup in Maya or Softimage XSI;
Implement an animation pipeline including standardized rigging, animation mixing, and facial animation;
Sharing of animation and rigging knowledge with others on the team;
Work closely with the CCO, Art Director, Technical Art Director and animators within the company to refine a high quality and efficient animation pipeline within Maya;
Work closely with the modeling staff as they develop character models to ensure that proper techniques are used;
Required Experience:
Minimum 4 years of animation production experience;
Shipped at least 1 title as a character animator from creation to release;
A high level of aptitude in the principles of animation is essential;
Expert understanding of all of the animation tools in Maya, including character sets, Trax, and character retargeting;
Working knowledge of Softimage XSI a plus;
Strong knowledge of the entire development process of modeling for animation, effective rig creation, and integrating animation into the game;
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment;
Familiarity with both handheld and console experience a plus;
Familiarity with MEL scripting a plus;
Proficiency in Character Modeling and Zbrush techniques;
Familiarity with 3D Studio Max;
Location: Richardson, TX, United States
Contact info:
1751 International Pkwy. #131
Richardson, TX 75081
http://www.barkinglizards.com
Phone: 972-437-6247
Fax: 972-437-6270
E-mail: jobs@barkinglizards.com
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Barking Lizards Technologies is looking for Senior Animator
duration - Full Time
Job details: Senior Animator
Position Summary: Animators are responsible for creating assets for various platforms under the direction of a Lead Artist. Candidates should be experienced in all forms of animation, from Human to Animal and from Realistic to Cartoon. Working with the managers in the Creative Department, the senior animator will be responsible for the development of new and efficient animation/rigging pipelines and communication of this information to the animation staff.
Responsibilities:
Create stunning animations that bring characters to life using off the shelf tools such as Maya or Softimage XSI;
Character rigging and setup in Maya or Softimage XSI;
Implement an animation pipeline including standardized rigging, animation mixing, and facial animation;
Sharing of animation and rigging knowledge with others on the team;
Work closely with the CCO, Art Director, Technical Art Director and animators within the company to refine a high quality and efficient animation pipeline within Maya;
Work closely with the modeling staff as they develop character models to ensure that proper techniques are used;
Required Experience:
Minimum 4 years of animation production experience;
Shipped at least 1 title as a character animator from creation to release;
A high level of aptitude in the principles of animation is essential;
Expert understanding of all of the animation tools in Maya, including character sets, Trax, and character retargeting;
Working knowledge of Softimage XSI a plus;
Strong knowledge of the entire development process of modeling for animation, effective rig creation, and integrating animation into the game;
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment;
Familiarity with both handheld and console experience a plus;
Familiarity with MEL scripting a plus;
Proficiency in Character Modeling and Zbrush techniques;
Familiarity with 3D Studio Max;
Location: Richardson, TX, United States
Contact info:
1751 International Pkwy. #131
Richardson, TX 75081
http://www.barkinglizards.com
Phone: 972-437-6247
Fax: 972-437-6270
E-mail: jobs@barkinglizards.com
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