Description
Shiver is Miami's newest video game start-up, backed by industry veterans and sizable capital.
We're growing fast and need your help to build a superstar team. Shiver is focused on building immersive gaming experiences for mobile, tablet and PC - the devices we all use every day. Our CEO is John Schappert, former COO of EA & Zynga, and former head of Xbox at Microsoft. John heads up a veteran team with a deep belief in bringing AAA game quality to the free to play market. Towards this goal, we've partnered with Nexon, the world leader in free-to-play, as part of a strategic, multi-year, multi-product alliance and investment. Great culture with many perks & benefits, including equity and profit sharing. A rare opportunity to make a big impact at a startup with huge potential, while also offering stability for years to come.
The Role:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Animator who is ready to take us to the next level of game animation.
About You:
You’re experienced in animating both human and non-humanoid characters. You have a solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, follow through, and forward /inverse kinematics. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games. You'll have the opportunity to be part of a small team creating a game for mobile, tablet, or PC. The best candidates are those who thrive in a small team environment, crave responsibility, and want to build fantastic games.
Must Have Qualifications:
A passion for gameplay!
5+ years of game experience on ANY platform with recognizable game titles released to market.
Exceptional skill in animating the human figure as well as other organic forms.
A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the process involved from conceptual phase to implementation.
The ability to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers
Experience using Maya or 3D Studio Max or equivalent 3D programs.
Skill in one or more of the related character creation tasks - rigging, illustration, modeling, texturing
Outstanding 2D animation skills.