Harmonix Music Systems is the creator of award-winning console titles Frequency, Amplitude, Karaoke Revolution, EyeToy:AntiGrav and the latest smash hit, Guitar Hero. Located in the dynamic heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harmonix was founded in 1995 with roots from the MIT Media Lab. Our world-class team shares a love of music and works as a team with strong collaboration across diverse disciplines. All team members have say in game design and share creative responsibility for our innovative titles. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential to our working style. Our projects have all been completed on time and on budget, and have received international acclaim. Harmonix offers a competitive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Character Animator
As Character Animator for Harmonix, you should have extensive experience animating a 3D character (bipedal) in Max or Maya or equivalent 3D program. Our animators have a well established personal style while being flexible enough to accept the various styles of our games. Character Animators work in a studio environment where skills and techniques are shared to achieve greatness.
Responsibilities
- Animate 3D Bipedal Characters / Rock Stars
- Implement moves using Harmonix custom tools
- Create compelling animation charged with style for real-time cinematic scenes
- Prioritize current & future workloads
- Work with Designers and Lead Artists to create fantastic moves
- Develop new animation tools with the tech artist staff
- Emulate the animation styles established in your project
- Contribute to the educational and innovative spirit of the character animation studio
Qualifications - 1+ year experience as a character animator; game animation preferred
- Traditional drawing and animation ability
- 3D Character setup/rigging, a plus
- Proficiency in realistic motion with strong timing/acting skills
- Motion capture scripting, direction or integration experience a plus
- Experience with 3DSMax or Maya or equivalent 3D software
- Experience with Character Studio a plus
- Strong interest in games
- Superior organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - and superior people skills to be able to work in a creative and positive manner with the team
- Ability and willingness to create games that do not follow traditional game-art styles
- A love of music and an openness to new music
- BFA from accredited Art or Design college
Sample Work Required
- DVD or web site with animation and drawing samples
- Explanation of animations submitted; what you were responsible for, what tools were used, etc.
Interested candidates should send email to artjobs@harmonixmusic.com.
No phone calls, please.
Harmonix Music Systems
http://www.harmonixmusic.com
675 Massachusetts Avenue
6th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
USA