Animator - High Moon Studios

[VivendiGames]

High Moon is looking for an experienced Animator to help bring characters to life by creating dynamic and awe-inspiring animations. We are currently developing Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy, a highly anticipated action game based on the blockbuster film and best-selling novel super spy Jason Bourne, as well as an unannounced title. Both games are slated for next-generation game consoles Xbox360 and PlayStation 3 (PS3).

Responsibilities:
• Create high-quality key-frame character animations with an emphasis on realism for in-game
• Edit motion capture performances using Motion Builder
• Export and integrate animations into the Unreal 3 Engine
• Communicate effectively with the development team, including animators, motion capture specialists, modelers, designers and programmers

Requirements:
• Experience creating both stylized and realistic animation for human and non-human characters with an emphasis on acting performance
• Experience with and proven ability in successfully creating, editing and implementing both key-frame and motion capture animation using Maya and Motion Builder
• Informed on the latest animation techniques
• Thorough and solid understanding of animation theory and the principles of animation such as timing, weighting, performance, and poses
• Self-driven, problem-solver and a great team player
• Strong passion for video games

Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience with a mix of key-frame and motion capture animation
• Minimum of 2 years experience animating characters
• Highly proficient in the following 3D software packages: Maya and Motion Builder

Bonus Skills:
• Experience with the Unreal 3 Engine
• Worked on one or more published title(s) as a character animator
• Traditional art skills
• Acting, dancing and/or martial arts experience

Portfolio Requirements:
• Examples of strong in-game animation performances for different characters, including bi-peds and multi-legged figures, in a variety of situations
• Examples of motion capture animation and clean-up
• Examples of technical animation work
• Examples of traditional art (sculptures, sketches, life drawing, etc.) or animation

Please visit www.highmoonstudios.com/careers to learn more about this and other exciting opportunities!