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Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain and create animations for real-time game assets;
Assist designers and engineers with gameplay prototypes;
Work with the lead animator to ensure the timely completion of character assets at the desired quality bar.
Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques and reviews;
Work with level artists, level designers, character designers and programmers to implement and troubleshoot FX;
Create art assets that demonstrate advanced techniques;
Be a proactive problem solver with a solid grasp of art and design principles.
Requirements:
Exceptional skill in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms;
Strong understanding of traditional animation principles and how they can be used to enhance gameplay;
Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude;
Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group
Proven problem-solving / prototyping ability;
Able to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers;
Strong experience working with real-time particle engines and geometric FX as demonstrated by a strong portfolio;
Strong understanding of color, composition, and timing;
Texture creation expertise by hand, photos or other packages;
Good modeling, UV-ing, rigging and animating skills;
Solid understanding of art pipelines and how to get the most out of them;
Strong communication skills.