Amaze Entertainment is seeking Animators to provide character and object animation for high profile PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 and PC titles. The ideal candidate has strong familiarity with Maya and Maya plug-ins.

Animator

Responsibilities
•Responsible for key framed animation of 3D character models, including facial expressions and lip-syncing.
•Creation of key framed animation for 3D objects and props.
•Rigging characters for optimal performance.
•Delivery of accurate character performances based on licensed properties.
•Partner with other animators to generate high quality animations for console games.
•Actively seek review and input from other artists, Art Leads and Art Director.

Requirements

•Excellent art and critique skills.
•Understanding of human anatomy, motion and character acting.
•Understanding of traditional principles of animation.
•A strong interest in developing better techniques as they relate to game animation.
•Must be proficient with Maya and Photoshop.
•Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines.
•Character modeling skills or cinematic experience a plus.  

Portfolio Submissions

•Demo reel with samples of character animation.
•Any other art samples including: digital paintings, traditional paintings, textures, life drawings, concept art, traditional sculpture, digital 3D characters, objects, environments, etc.

Please send your resume and link to your website to:

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