BioWare is a
division of EA which crafts high quality multiplatform role-playing, MMO
and strategy games, focused on emotionally engaging, rich stories with
unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995,
BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles
and franchises, including Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars:
Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
BioWare currently operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal
(Quebec, Canada) and Austin (Texas).
BioWare’s
games have continually achieved critical and commercial success. All of
our published titles are highly rated at www.gamerankings.com; in fact
we have 6 games in the top 1% highest rated games of all time! Today
BioWare has over 800 staff at its locations and continues to grow. In
2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global
interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare,
visit www.bioware.com, or follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/bioware . To join the millions of fans already
registered with the BioWare community, go to http://social.bioware.com
As
a Senior Animator for our BioWare Edmonton studio, this role will
influence the next generation of world class narrative driven games.
What does BioWare look for?
5+ years’ experience within the gaming industry.
Exceptional
skill in animating human figures as well as organic forms. Experience
in illustration, modeling, texturing and rigging required.
Animate
human and creature forms, giving the character weight, personality,
mood, and believability. Convey mood and emotion through facial
animation
Interact and collaborate with the different departments
(Design, Art, Programming, Writing, etc.)Excellent problem solving
skills. Candidate must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve
them.
Fluency with Maya, ZBrush, MotionBuilder and Photoshop
Classical Animation background, Degree in Fine Arts or Computer Animation
A
thorough understanding of the key aspects of game development including
detailed knowledge of pre-production, production and post-production