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Address: Studio 11, The big yellow building
Princessway North, Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
NE11 0NF
Contact Details: 01914916800
Date Posted 14th Aug 2008
Reference Code: J004690
View Since Posting: 203
Salary:
Vacancy Location: Gateshead
Full Description:
£24,000- 27,000 Newcastle J004690

ANIMATOR ROLE:
This role is working for a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment software. These videogames are available for play on all major videogame platforms including the Playstation3 computer entertainment system, Xbox360 video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS. This gaming company is legendary in the industry with early breakthrough titles including Defender and Spy Hunter. More recent blockbuster titles include NBA Ballers, Blitz: The League and the Mortal Kombat series.

ROLE REVIEW:
The role involves being responsible for the animation process right through from the Motion capture clean up to final in game motions.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Will be required to animate objects, characters for in-game, cut scenes and renders
- Good trouble shooting abilities
- Ability to maintain a defined animation style
- Be able to finish task in the required time

SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Skilled in at least one major 3D animation package
- Thorough understanding of classic animation principles
- Good knowledge and understanding of motion curves

SKILLS DESIRED:
- A good understanding of technical animation knowledge
- Will require good artistic and visualisation skills
- Experience in using Motionbuilder and/or UnrealEngine3 is a big bonus
- A good technical understanding of rigging and python scripting
- Good character and facial animation skills (inc lip-sync)
- Experience in working with Motion Capture, from motion studio shoots to setup files for in-game characters
- Good knowledge of the Cinematic process, including editing and compositing

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
We are looking for at least 1 years experience in games, TV or Film industry, and or 1 published titles.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Good organisational abilities
- Work well in a team
- Enthusiasm for ongoing learning and development
- Good communication skills
- Flexible in approach