Lead 3D Animator
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Are you looking for a team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent? Youve found the right place!
Following the development of many successful titles on iPhone such as the Modern Combat, Dungeon Hunter, Gangstar and Asphalt franchises, Gameloft Montreal is currently seeking a Lead 3D Animator to collaborate on its next generation of iPhone, iPad and Android games.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Art team manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing a team of animators, and keeping animators on track and motivated
Ensuring the quality of animations produced in assigned projects
Giving feedback and managing technical challenges on projects in collaboration with the Art Director, the Creative Director and department leads
Creating advanced character and vehicle keyframe animations
Proceeding with advanced body mo-cap cleanup
Implementing and polishing advanced facial captures
Requirements
Experience with 3ds Max (Character Studio/CAT/custom rigs)
Experience with MotionBuilder
Good communication skills and able to work interactively with Production and other departments to solve production challenges
Able to give rigging and pipeline feedback and manage any technical changes
Strong understanding of the principles of animation, with a keen eye for character posing and staging.
Good knowledge of cinematography
Excellent knowledge and understanding of basic artistic human anatomy
Excellent knowledge and understanding of basic human kinetics
Excellent knowledge and understanding of basic real-world physics and their applications in animation
Perfect understanding of topologies associated with production limitations
At least 5 years of proven production experience within a team
Experience on AAA productions
*Important*
In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a portfolio or other samples of your work (demos, images, animation, websites, etc.). Please make sure to provide us with the address of your website or portfolio.
Please forward this information to the following address:
montreal-job@gameloft.com
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.
Why work for Gameloft?
Join one of the most exciting sectors today and collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
Opportunity to learn in a professional environment with passionate people
Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other countries and cultures on a daily basis
Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits (high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies, etc.)
Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance
Following the development of many successful titles on iPhone such as the Modern Combat, Dungeon Hunter, Gangstar and Asphalt franchises, Gameloft Montreal is currently seeking a Lead 3D Animator to collaborate on its next generation of iPhone, iPad and Android games.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Art team manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing a team of animators, and keeping animators on track and motivated
Ensuring the quality of animations produced in assigned projects
Giving feedback and managing technical challenges on projects in collaboration with the Art Director, the Creative Director and department leads
Creating advanced character and vehicle keyframe animations
Proceeding with advanced body mo-cap cleanup
Implementing and polishing advanced facial captures
Requirements
Experience with 3ds Max (Character Studio/CAT/custom rigs)
Experience with MotionBuilder
Good communication skills and able to work interactively with Production and other departments to solve production challenges
Able to give rigging and pipeline feedback and manage any technical changes
Strong understanding of the principles of animation, with a keen eye for character posing and staging.
Good knowledge of cinematography
Excellent knowledge and understanding of basic artistic human anatomy
Excellent knowledge and understanding of basic human kinetics
Excellent knowledge and understanding of basic real-world physics and their applications in animation
Perfect understanding of topologies associated with production limitations
At least 5 years of proven production experience within a team
Experience on AAA productions
*Important*
In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a portfolio or other samples of your work (demos, images, animation, websites, etc.). Please make sure to provide us with the address of your website or portfolio.
Please forward this information to the following address:
montreal-job@gameloft.com
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.
Why work for Gameloft?
Join one of the most exciting sectors today and collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
Opportunity to learn in a professional environment with passionate people
Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other countries and cultures on a daily basis
Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits (high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies, etc.)
Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation for a better work/life balance
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