Senior 3D Animator
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, smart phones and downloadable games for consoles. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field and is recognized by its peers and its clients for the quality of its games.
Following its strategy of constantly delivering top games to players worldwide, Gameloft is now opening a new creation studio in Madrid, Spain.
In order to create the successes of tomorrow, Gameloft Madrid is hiring a SENIOR 3D ANIMATOR
Job Description & Environment:
As a senior member of the art team, you will be responsible for character animations of ambitious 3D games for the iPhone & iPad, from the first concept phases to the completion of the project.
You will provide guidance for the studio´s animators while helping to define the animation style and workflow for new products
Responsibilities:
- Creating believable, high-quality animations and directly participating in implementing them in games.
- Defining the animation style and workflows for new products under the supervision of the producer and art director
- Active involvement in the game creation process by interacting with the game designer and art director.
- Effectively contributing to the art pipeline while understanding target platform constraints.
- Meeting project deadlines/milestones as set by project leads.
- Providing guidance and training for studio animators
Requirements:
- 4 years’ experience in 3D Studio Max and Character Studio.
- 4 years’ games industry experience
- Clear understanding of character motion, physics-based motion and of the fundamental principles of animation.
- Excellent rigging/skinning skills with low to medium polygon counts.
- Able to define and execute creative and stylish animations (vehicles, objects, characters).
- Working experience on PC or consoles is a major asset.
- A solid background in academic drawing, sketching and/or illustration is a major asset.
- Fluent English.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a professional environment with people who have a passion for creating video games.
- Open working climate with young, dynamic teams from around the world.
- Salary based upon experience and merit.
- Permanent contract, full-time job and additional merit pay system.
- Career-development opportunities
- Relocation: For candidates willing to move to Madrid, we’re offering free accommodation for the first weeks.
DEMO REEL REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare a demo reel (online, CD or DVD format) demonstrating a great understanding of all essential animation concepts and showing the ability to convey emotion through movement. Applicants must provide demo reel/CD/DVD or website address to be considered for any animation position.
Interested applicants should send their CV and samples or demo reel to recruitment.madrid@gameloft.com. Reference: “SENIOR 3D ANIMATOR”
Location: Madrid | Spain
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, smart phones and downloadable games for consoles. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field and is recognized by its peers and its clients for the quality of its games.
Following its strategy of constantly delivering top games to players worldwide, Gameloft is now opening a new creation studio in Madrid, Spain.
In order to create the successes of tomorrow, Gameloft Madrid is hiring a SENIOR 3D ANIMATOR
Job Description & Environment:
As a senior member of the art team, you will be responsible for character animations of ambitious 3D games for the iPhone & iPad, from the first concept phases to the completion of the project.
You will provide guidance for the studio´s animators while helping to define the animation style and workflow for new products
Responsibilities:
- Creating believable, high-quality animations and directly participating in implementing them in games.
- Defining the animation style and workflows for new products under the supervision of the producer and art director
- Active involvement in the game creation process by interacting with the game designer and art director.
- Effectively contributing to the art pipeline while understanding target platform constraints.
- Meeting project deadlines/milestones as set by project leads.
- Providing guidance and training for studio animators
Requirements:
- 4 years’ experience in 3D Studio Max and Character Studio.
- 4 years’ games industry experience
- Clear understanding of character motion, physics-based motion and of the fundamental principles of animation.
- Excellent rigging/skinning skills with low to medium polygon counts.
- Able to define and execute creative and stylish animations (vehicles, objects, characters).
- Working experience on PC or consoles is a major asset.
- A solid background in academic drawing, sketching and/or illustration is a major asset.
- Fluent English.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a professional environment with people who have a passion for creating video games.
- Open working climate with young, dynamic teams from around the world.
- Salary based upon experience and merit.
- Permanent contract, full-time job and additional merit pay system.
- Career-development opportunities
- Relocation: For candidates willing to move to Madrid, we’re offering free accommodation for the first weeks.
DEMO REEL REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare a demo reel (online, CD or DVD format) demonstrating a great understanding of all essential animation concepts and showing the ability to convey emotion through movement. Applicants must provide demo reel/CD/DVD or website address to be considered for any animation position.
Interested applicants should send their CV and samples or demo reel to recruitment.madrid@gameloft.com. Reference: “SENIOR 3D ANIMATOR”
Location: Madrid | Spain
