3D Animator

Roadhouse Interactive is looking for an experienced and talented 3D Animator to join our team. Our 3D Animators create animation for characters and/or objects based on rigged 3D models, and contribute to the visual elements of the gameplay. As an Animator, you can expect to work in a team environment to provide artwork for highly visual and interactive mobile games.

You will be responsible for 3D animations on a project for mobile platforms while pushing and maintaining high quality standards.

EXPERIENCE

• Design and construct rigs, weight/skin character models and export characters for use in game engines
• Collaborate with Senior Artists to animate game assets including logos, characters, environments and icons/symbols
• Collaborate with the game director, game designers and programmers to understand the quality objectives, gameplay intentions and engine capacities in order to anticipate the in-game look of the animations
• Collaborate with game designers to design and create character behaviours
• Apply animation principles to create high-quality animations while optimizing them to meet technical constraints and making any changes that are requested
• Ensure animations meet technical and visual quality standards
• Update design documentation and status
• Create and manage schedule of animation tasks
• Collaborate with programmers to design and create animation motion trees/state machines for game characters

SKILLS

• Knowledge of 3D art optimization techniques and emerging mobile games
• Strong understanding of game pipelines and integration processes
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles with full working knowledge of Maya software
• Experienced in the use of art creation tools (Maya, 3DS Max, Adobe CC, Flash, Harmony)
• Ability to create, rig and animate symbols, characters, and images and to design and execute character movement
• Produce exceptional quality animation in a timely manner with excellent attention to details
• Work in a truly agile fashion
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Experience working with Unity
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills across multiple audiences
• Ability to interact professionally with all team members across the organization
• Resourceful, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Deliver and receive performance feedback in a mature manner