Animation Specialist-VV: Activision

Animation SpecialistVicarious Visions is looking for talented and creative Animation Specialist to join our studio in creating the next generation of award-winning gamesJob duties include:•    Work closely with the Animation Lead developing, defining and maintaining high-end animation.•    Seek out guidance from lead and other experienced artists to provide the best quality artwork and most efficient methodologies.•    Proactive in creating solutions and solving problems.•    Participate in peer reviews, giving and receiving team feedback.•    Able to work with team members of other disciplines. Such as, communicating with game-play programmers for implementing character mechanics.•    Collaborate in generating and presenting ideas for Artist development and Studio growth.•    Counsel and provide advice for Studio direction within the Steering Committee.•    Contribute documentation on processes and task tracking throughout development cycle.•    Recruit, review portfolios and interview applicants.Qualifications•    Associates degree in Fine Art, Computer Graphics or Animation. Bachelor’s degree preferred. •    5 plus years computer animation experience shipping at least 2 titles with emphasis on animation.•    Expertise within the Principles of Animation with high quality timing, weight, and acting skills. •    Expert understanding of character motion in a range of styles.•    Experience animating in 3D Software, such as 3DSMax and Character Studio.•    Must have a passion to create the best quality artwork possible for any game genre or platform that is assigned (Xbox360, PS3, Wii, NDS handheld).•    Task driven, self-motivated & proactive.•    Adept to changing requirements.•    Must have a positive attitude and be a team player. •    Provide Samples of your animation on DVD, CD, or online with a clear explanation of what you did.  You must have traditional art training and skills. Include samples of your 2D work, especially Figure Drawing.Pluses for the ideal Candidate•    Experience as an Animation Lead, Teacher or Mentor.•    Experience with cinematic production.•    Experience with motion capture.•    Character modeling.•    Max-scripting.•    Havok rigging.•    Passion for Video Games.•    Pre-production skills such as Storyboarding and Animatics.•    Rigging and Point Weighting character meshes.•    Work with facial animation.Come work with us on our exciting new titles! We offer a modern work environment, an outstanding compensation and benefits package, a fun, team environment, impressively affordable living, and an exceptional quality of life! Please apply at www.vvisions.com