Job Description
Role of an Animator is to add life to game characters and visual assets by creating stunning animations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Animators must prepare 2D assets and animations in an efficient, effective and optimized way, considering platform specific requirements
- Work closely with game designers and game programmers to create the best balance between art and performance by considering technical as well as production constraints
- Create style guides for the team
- Active participation in the production of graphic assets such as art and animations
- Make sure that the graphic elements follow the style determined by Lead Artists and maintain it throughout the whole project
Essential Skills / Qualifications
- Creative mindset and passion for games
- Good understanding of the principles anatomy and animation
- Self learner and self motivated
- Be able to achieve deadlines
- Strong observational skills
- Sharp knowledge of various game types, platforms and technologies
- Experience of working with game engines is a plus
Software Skills
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator (optional)
- Good grip on Wacom
Additional Requirements
- Passion for video games
- A well written and well formatted CV with all critical information
- Professional online work portfolio
- Experience of commercial game production is a plus
