Senior Character Animator

Description

Spark is looking for a Senior Animator to create memorable performances with the Lost Planet 3 team currently in development for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC markets. You should have a thorough knowledge of classical animation principles, a strong grasp of animation pipelines, and be a veteran game developer. The ideal candidate is both an outstanding animator and someone who can work with high-level direction, possessing strong leadership skills, production-sensibilities, and the talent to produce and implement the highest quality work. Come join us now!

Responsibilities:
• Create high quality character animation at a quality bar suitable for next-generation console development.
 • Work closely with the Lead Animator and colleagues to develop animation assets that fulfill the requirements of the project’s game design and visual design.
• Work with lead animator to set the style, look and feel of the animation for key characters.
• 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.
• Work in a team-oriented environment and use organizational and interpersonal skills on a daily basis and bring a creative and proactive attitude to the task of animating performances.
• Work with a group of animators to create compelling and consistent performances for all major characters and utilize both hand and mo-cap animation techniques to create animation of primary and secondary characters.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of the development team, including active participation in Spark’s agile-development process. 
• Cultivate a positive team dynamic, and exhibit a professional attitude by demonstrating a good balance between creativity and practical flexibility.