Tuesday, December 31, 2013

JOBS IN CALI: Obsidian in Irvine, CA is Hiring Animators



Animator 

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for talented, self motivated Animator to join us in creating content for a highly stylized MMORPG. 

The ideal candidate has experience animating both human and non-humanoid characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, follow through, and all other facets of 3D animation is essential.

The ideal candidate must be creative and have the ability to understand priorities, work well within a fast-paced production environment, and be able to work with designers, FX artists and other developers to create high quality player character animations.

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in Feature Film and/or Game production using Maya Exceptional skill in animating characters and creatures, a passion for games and a great team player 
  • Experience working directly with designers and FX artists in developing a unique and cohesive animations 
  • A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills 


Responsibilities

  • Create high quality player character combat animations 
  • Work closely with character artists, designers, FX artist, and other developers to ensure that visual targets are met or exceeded 
  • Actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem solving discussions 
  • Complete work within deadlines 
  • Able to manage time effectively and insure timely delivery of work Portfolio Requirements 
  • An online animation reel demonstrating quality in-game 3D animation 


Portfolio Pluses

  • 2D character animation examples
  • Character illustrations 
  • Special Effects animations 
  • Life drawing samples 
  • Examples of previous work 


All art resumes must be accompanied with website portfolio. Simply apply via e-mail: jobs@obsidian.net.

 Please put the job you are applying to in the subject line.

 Please no phone calls or drop ins. We only accept emailed applications.

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