Senior Animator

Blitz Games Studios is seeking a highly motivated and talented Lead Animator to work on our next high profile title and become a key member of one of our already established and successful game teams.


Specific requirements for this role:

Under the direction of the Art Manager, the ideal candidate will have the ability to produce high quality animation using both hand keyed animation techniques and motion capture data. Set animation schedules and ensures that all animation tasks are carried out on time and in the correct style.

The candidate must have excellent knowledge of the principles of animation and also share the passion and enthusiasm to bring these skills to a 3D game environment. Character rigging skills also an advantage in this role along with the ability to work closely with a multi-faceted game team, ranging from programmers, artists, designers and other animators.

Additional qualities specific to this role include:
• Previous experience in computer games development essential.
• A degree in animation/an art background (particularly life drawing) is advantageous.
• Have good knowledge of relevant animation packages.
• Proactive attitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good team player.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Aspirations to develop people management skills.
• A vision for how characters should move and behave.
• Work with the Art Manager to define, prioritise and delegate animation tasks.
• Creating in-game content, including:-
• Animating individual characters and scenic elements within the game.
• Performing some modeling tasks, as required.
• Animating filmic introductions, cut scenes and endings for the game.
• Providing high definition models for concept and marketing purposes.
• Creating and accentuating personalities via timing and pace.


Requirements for all artist roles:

Reports to:
• All Artists report to the Art Manager

Expectations:
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the Companys expectations of all Artists.

• Complete all designated work to the highest possible standard.
• Maintain a consistent art style under the direction of the Art Manager.
• Ensuring that work is filed correctly using in house asset management tools.

Essential Qualities:
• Good natural artistic ability and flair.
• To work accurately to concept material, identifying the correct approach for the given task.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with other artists, designers and programmers.
• A strong eye for detail and a good understanding of colour theory, lighting and composition.
• Proactive attitude towards constantly improving skills and knowledge, as well as sharing this with other members of the team.

Beneficial Qualities:
• Knowledge and experience in game asset creation and the limitations involved.
• Strong traditional art skills.
• Technical skills such as scripting and shader creation.