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• Bring to life unique, appealing and most of all believable characters in both in-game and cinematic scenarios.
• Respect a delivery schedule of high level animation assets set by the rest of the team.
• Clearly communicate progress and issues to the Lead Animator, and be willing to understand and act upon direction.

Person Specification:

• Junior Animator: 1 to 3 years of industry experience in 3D animation;
• Intermediate Animator: 3 to 5 years of industry experience in 3D animation;
• Senior Animator: 5+ year of industry experience in 3D animation.
• Must have participated in at least one full videogame production, preferably next-gen
• Formal education in 3D animation is preferred, though not essential – exceptional 2D education also an asset
• While a working knowledge of Maya is preferred, experience with any 3D package is accepted.

• Must display a strong understanding of animation fundamentals
• An understanding of the human body and facial anatomy is an asset
• Good communicative skills and the ability to illustrate ideas are essential
• Insight into animation pipeline and motion-capture experience is a bonus
• A talent for cinematography, facial animation/lip-sync, and a keenness to explore acting principles is a must.

• A strong work ethic, initiative and above all else humility is required
• Must thrive in a team environment with a drive for self-improvement - to learn and also to share knowledge
• The maturity to give, (and receive), constructive criticism is expected
• A mandate to push the boundaries of videogame animation standards is a must

• Passion for videogames and videogame animation is essential.