Senior Animator - Acony Games
| Job Title | Senior Animator - Acony Games |
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| Job Category | Art / Animation |
| Skills Required | Animator, Lead Animator |
| Location | Germany |
| Job Description | Acony is an independent and privately-owned game development studio located in the beautiful town Villingen, Germany surrounded by the famous Black Forest and the Bodensee. Founded in 2004, Acony is committed to make only AAA titles. Comprised of industry veterans with a shared passion for creating fun, innovative gameplay, Acony is now developing original properties for the next generation of cross-platform multiplayer games. We seek talented people who share a strong commitment towards excellence in design, visuals, and bleeding-edge technology. Aconys international 40+ employees work in a creative environment more common to small and autonomous studios, while enjoying the financial stability and corporate support. Acony believes that everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. This cohesive team is dedicated to exceed expectations by infusing creative thought and innovative design throughout every phase of the project. These factors shared with an outstanding team atmosphere give them the leading edge in games development. Position Summary The senior character animator will be responsible for animating in-game assets, specializing in characters and other animated figures. Position Responsibilities Animate and rig characters using modeling software Demonstrate solid productivity and ability to meet milestones Communicate clearly and professionally with the team Establish or follow technical guidelines for character art creation Resolve artistic discrepancies promptly and professionally with the Art Director and the Production team Solve problems and consistently present sound solutions to technical issues Perform special projects as assigned Position Requirements 5+ years industry experience and three or more complete development cycles in a similar role A BA degree in 3D art/ animation Exceptional understanding of animation theory Ability to animate characters (and objects) to an extremely high level of quality in a 3D software package Experience using motion capture data and preparation for in-game application Ability to animate realistic human motions Strong sense of weight and timing Ability to work in a non-linear fashion Ability to create compelling stylized/heroic motion Strong proficiency in 3D software package required, XSI preferred An overwhelming passion for playing and developing games Technical Requirements Proficiency in Unreal a must Proficiency in XSi, knowledge in Maya is a plus Soft-Skill Requirements Ability to work independently or as part of a team Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to learn quickly Ability to rapidly adjust to changes Excellent time management skills Excellent organizational skills Bonus Next-gen experience strongly preferred Fluency in German Apply Please send your application to jobs@aconygames.com |
| Salary | Based on Experience |
| Date posted | 24/05/2012 |
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This job is advertised on behalf of ACONY GmbH & Co. KG using their internal reference Senior Animator.
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