[Scratchpostjobs] Sr. 3D Animator for Paradigm Entertainment, THQ Inc.

[Dana Bradshaw]

Title: Senior Animator

 

Looking for an exceptionally skilled lead or senior 3D animator for a
next-generation action game. The ideal candidate has solid experience
animating human/biped actors and understands the workings of complex
character rigs. Experience with body movement, anticipation, overshoot,
follow-through, secondary motion, forward and inverse kinematics, and
other aspects of animation is essential. The lead animator must have
experience managing a team of animators and familiar with the character
creation process (concept, modeling, texturing, rigging...etc.) -- and
be well-versed in Maya and related tools. The ideal candidate works well
in a team environment, produces top-notch work, accepts art direction
and inspires animators to achieve their best work.

 

Primary Responsibilities: You will be responsible for creating a variety
of exceptional 3D animations.

 

Education / Work Experience: 

*	BFA degree in Art related field (Computer Animation, Computer
Art) preferred but not required
*	Minimum 5+ years experience creating exceptional animations
(Maya, Alias, Photoshop, etc.)
*	Ability to animate realism with a high degree of visual accuracy

*	Clear understanding of character motion, physics-based motion
with experience creating high quality character AND object animations 
*	Experience developing console (PS3, X-Box 360) and/or PC titles 
*	Experience and proficiency with Character rigging/weighting
*	Experience with animation management (scheduling, critiquing,
performance evaluations) for a team of animators - required for lead
applicants only 
*	Good communication skills across the board (with art directors,
other artists, software engineers, etc.)
*	Proactive problem solver - properly investigating all facets of
issue to seek resolution 
*	Organized and detail oriented - able to focus on quality AND
deadlines simultaneously 
*	Strong hand drawing & story boarding skills 

 

Additional Skills: 

*	Previous shipped a AAA title as senior or lead animator
*	Motion Capture development experience
*	2D animation skills/experience
*	Passion for realism in animation
*	Experience with physics-based animation
*	Experience working with cloth and/or hair
*	Experience with MotionBuilder

 

Several samples of your work demonstrating your animation skills of
vehicles & characters should be included. It is strongly recommended
that you include enough samples to demonstrate your range of creativity
and skill. If your work is part of a team effort, please clearly
indicate your specific contributions. 

 

Please DO NOT SEND work samples via snail mail (USPS, Fed Ex, UPS,
etc.).

We prefer to receive work samples via electronic media.  Provide a link
to your personal web site; links to YouTube or similar online video
sites is acceptable. 

 

If you have completed work on a shipped game, please proudly include
those titles! 

 

This is regular, full-time, career opportunity. 

Qualified individuals authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to
apply.

 

Relocation to the Dallas, TX metropolitan area is required.

 

 

 

Apply to job #35327 at
http://recruiter.kenexa.com/thq/cc/Home.ss?ccid=bupJEdUjsTs%3D

 

OR 

 

forward resume & links to work samples to recruiting at pe-i.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dana Bradshaw, PHR

Recruiter Extraordinaire

Paradigm Entertainment, a THQ Inc. company

1501 LBJ Freeway

Suite 300

Farmers Branch, TX  75234

visit us at www.paradigmgames.com or www.thq.com <http://www.thq.com/>