Senior Animator: Blue Fang Games

Video Games / Entertainment Software - Art / Animation / Graphic Design
(ACTIVE - 11/4/2008)
Senior Animator
Blue Fang Games
Waltham, Massachusetts - United States

Platforms: Wii, PC
Project: New Original Multi-Platform Game
- Unannounced Genre
Software Utilized: 3D Studio Max, MAYA
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
Relocation: Yes
Start Date: Immediately
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
The future of gaming lies in growing beyond the traditional genres that have long dominated our industry. Blue Fang Games is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment, delivering original and compelling experiences that evoke the full range of emotions. We believe in innovation, teamwork, professional development – and having fun making great games.

Blue Fang Games is actively seeking a full-time, Senior 3D animator who can help bring the animation quality of our new games to the next level. Game experience is a plus but not required. We are looking for someone with previous creature animation experience (bipeds and quadrupeds) who can both produce and supervise other animators in the production of high-quality animation.
Requirements:
• Excellent 3D animation skills required
• Excellent working knowledge of animation principles and a thorough understanding of motion mechanics for a variety of creature types.
• Demonstrable character animation (biped or quadruped) that shows an eye for strong poses and an understanding of basic acting.
• Extensive experience with a 3D animation package required (we use 3dsmax)
• We are looking for someone with supervisory potential – either based on previous experience or through quality of work
• Team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding and appreciation of Blue Fang’s goals
Desired Skills and Pluses:
Desired
• Drawing skills and conceptual art ability a plus
• Modeling and texturing ability a plus
• Game experience a plus

Demo reel required.

If you do not wish to apply online, please submit a resume and cover letter along with art samples, including 3D rendered material, concept sketches, 2D work and/or animation (website portfolios or portfolio videos on VHS, DVD or CD-ROM) via U.S. Mail:

U.S. Mail:
Attn: Art Director
Blue Fang Games, LLC
1601 Trapelo Rd.
Suite 105
Waltham , MA 02451
Fax: (781) 547-5480
Blue Fang Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer.