Overview:The Orbotix team is responsible for delivering the highest quality platform solutions, that integrate Sphero into an interactive, engaging experience. Orbotix is developing 2D games integrating Sphero as a controller for arcade games, or using Sphero with driving or 3D mixed reality games on all popular smart phones and tablets.The 3D Animator role must have a solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, forward and inverse kinematics, and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential. The animator must be well-versed in related tools -- 3DS Max, Maya, etc. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.Working responsibilities include, but are not limited to character modeling, texturing and rigging.
Deliver animation assets from creation to final working in-game. Animation of world and environment assets to bring the game world to life. Animation of special effects assets and skills.A quality game art portfolio/demo reel with published game artwork is required for consideration.Requirements:-At least 1 shipped AAA game title.-2 or more years experience as an animator on one or more professional game development project(s).-Strong working knowledge of 3DS Max, Maya, and associated animation tools.-Responsible for execution of strong charactor form, pose, movement, and caricaturization.-Partner with designers and engineers to collaborate and iterate in fast-paced design-build cycles.-A passion for video games.Pluses:-Strong traditional art background, including 2D animation techniques.-Unity 3D development experience-Experience in FX and particle animation.-Strong communication skills and the ability to stay highly organized are critical.-Modeling and texuring ability-Interest in emerging technologies in web, mobile, robotics, consumer electronics and other devices a plus.-Bachelors degree or above in art.
Orbotix, Inc. - 10 months ago
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