BarryDrew
12-29-2005, 10:45 PM
Lead Animator
Buzz Monkey Software
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Contact info: 541.484.7030
Email: jobs@buzzmonkey.com
URL: www.buzzmonkey.com (http://www.buzzmonkey.com/)
Job Type: Full-Time
Description:
Buzz Monkey is looking for an experienced Lead Animator with a passion for quality and an eagerness to direct a team of animators in world-class game development. We pride ourselves on collaborative teamwork, open communication, and our commitment to the highest quality in both our products and our reputation.
Buzz Monkey Software is a potent mix of industry vets and fresh talent. The defining characteristic that all Buzz Monkeys share is our commitment to gameplay. The game is king! It is this attitude that brought us together and brought us success. Combined with our experienced management, technical aptitude, tight design team, and world-class artwork, we've assembled an exceptionally versatile and balanced team.
Requirements:
3+ years experience as an animator in the game industry
Experience animating characters with Maya and Motion Builder
Experience with game tool chains
Concrete knowledge of core animation principles (weighting, timing, etc)
Experience working with mocap as well as key framed data.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience creating animations for sports games a plus
Responsibilities:
Lead a team of animators, take responsibility for artwork generated by your team
Assisting and collaborating with the Art Director, Art Manager, and other Leads to create production schedules and production processes
Ensure your team delivers work on time and within specifications
Make critical technical and artistic decisions
Maintain strong team relationship with other departments such as engineering and design
Participate in animator/artist reviews
Contribute innovative and original ideas towards new processes and tools
Please send your resume and online portfolio or demo equivalent to jobs@buzzmonkey.com. Or mail us your resume and non-returnable portfolio/demo reel to:
Buzz Monkey Software
576 Olive Street, Suite 205
Eugene, OR 97401
Buzz Monkey Software
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Contact info: 541.484.7030
Email: jobs@buzzmonkey.com
URL: www.buzzmonkey.com (http://www.buzzmonkey.com/)
Job Type: Full-Time
Description:
Buzz Monkey is looking for an experienced Lead Animator with a passion for quality and an eagerness to direct a team of animators in world-class game development. We pride ourselves on collaborative teamwork, open communication, and our commitment to the highest quality in both our products and our reputation.
Buzz Monkey Software is a potent mix of industry vets and fresh talent. The defining characteristic that all Buzz Monkeys share is our commitment to gameplay. The game is king! It is this attitude that brought us together and brought us success. Combined with our experienced management, technical aptitude, tight design team, and world-class artwork, we've assembled an exceptionally versatile and balanced team.
Requirements:
3+ years experience as an animator in the game industry
Experience animating characters with Maya and Motion Builder
Experience with game tool chains
Concrete knowledge of core animation principles (weighting, timing, etc)
Experience working with mocap as well as key framed data.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience creating animations for sports games a plus
Responsibilities:
Lead a team of animators, take responsibility for artwork generated by your team
Assisting and collaborating with the Art Director, Art Manager, and other Leads to create production schedules and production processes
Ensure your team delivers work on time and within specifications
Make critical technical and artistic decisions
Maintain strong team relationship with other departments such as engineering and design
Participate in animator/artist reviews
Contribute innovative and original ideas towards new processes and tools
Please send your resume and online portfolio or demo equivalent to jobs@buzzmonkey.com. Or mail us your resume and non-returnable portfolio/demo reel to:
Buzz Monkey Software
576 Olive Street, Suite 205
Eugene, OR 97401