Contract Games Animator Global Game Publisher/Developer SEUK

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Recognised as the global leading company for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment. Our client has over 1100 employees in 11 countries and sales operations in another 91 countries.

Their London Studio is looking for an exceptional candidate to work as an Animator on a new unannounced IP. The candidate should have an excellent knowledge and be able to demonstrate the principles of animation, and also share the passion and enthusiasm to bring these skills to a 3D game environment.

Your role will involve the prototype and production of in-game animations and cinematics for a new game. You will be required to use both motion capture data and hand-keyed animation to produce highly realistic movements for all in game characters.

Job responsibilities:
- Use Autodesk Motionbuilder, Maya and proprietary in house animation tools to create natural, realistic, highly polished animations with minimum supervision
- Collaborate with the Art Director and/or Lead Animator to produce animations that fit the project and franchise style
- Mentor less experienced animators
- Proactively recognise problems and troubleshoot solutions
- Work with Programming and Design to ensure animations properly fit the game play requirements
- Deliver content on schedule and within any technical limitations

Required Skills:
- Accomplished 3D animator with a passion to create compelling, well timed animation – as evident in an outstanding demo reel
- Ability to create realistic and stylised character animation
- Strong understanding of motion capture animation essential
- Understanding of the core principals and fundamentals of animation but also be demonstrated (staging, timing and motion, anticipation, exaggeration, follow through, arcs & appeal)
- Understanding and ability to communicate the principals of body movement
- Ability to learn fast, take initiative with assigned tasks and follow through creative and technical troubleshooting
- Efficient, reliable, self motivated, passionate about animation
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in one or more 3D applications (Maya preferred)

Desirable:
- Facial animation skills & experience
- Excellent graphic skills and significant knowledge of art fundamentals including staging, layout, story telling & editing
- Fine Art Background

There is a highly sought after day rate available which is dependent on experience.

To ensure a speedy application please email your up to date CV in MS WORD FORMAT and Show Reel to officemanager@opmjobs.com or call me Jon direct on +44 (0) 1206 214425 if you have any queries.

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