Character Animator - Rockstar North

JOB

February 23, 2010

Character Animator - Rockstar North

United Kingdom

Description

We would like to hear from talented animators with a range of experience & backgrounds to produce in-game animations for future projects at Rockstar North, Edinburgh.

Requirements:

· Minimum of 3-year degree with an emphasis in character animation or equivalent work experience.

· Outstanding demo reel demonstrating strong animation ability and good aesthetic eye.

· Exceptional skill in animating realistic human characters.

· Thorough understanding and application of classic animation principles (staging, timing, anticipation, follow through, etc.)

· The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide variety of project staff.

· Consistently meet project deadlines in a timely manner without compromising artistic integrity.

· Assist in the integration of animation with designers and engineers to create compelling in-game animation.

· Strong interest in video games.

Desirable:

· Experience with motion capture and MotionBuilder

· Professional experience developing a third person action game.

· Strong traditional animation/art background.

All applicants should be fluent in one or more of the major packages with MotionBuilder experience an advantage.

Please note: ALL applications should be accompanied by a demo reel, either on DVD or a web link.

· Demo reels should be no longer than 3 minutes.

· Sound is not important.

Please apply online at www.rockstarnorth.com or www.rockstargames.com/jobs

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