http://www.obsidianent.com/jobs/animation/jobs-animation-2dcharacter-20110527.html
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Job Posting said:2D Character Animator
Friday, 27 May 2011 10:20
Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a 2D character animator to work on a highly stylized, high profile role playing game.
This person should be comfortable creating characters in 2D, and have a strong understanding of traditional animation principles. Knowledge of Flash is strongly preferred. Depending on the applicant's skill set this may be offered as a contract position.
Requirements
2 Years minimum industry experience
Must be able to animate characters in 2D and manage scenes and assets efficiently
Exceptional motivation and attitude and a passion for video games
Able to adhere to tight schedules with minimal supervision
Able to iterate quickly and often on designs. The means moving from a basic concept or story board to a rough animatic, to a final animation
Able to work in a very specific animation style
A strong understanding of the development process
Pluses
Has previously shipped titles on the PS3 or Xbox 360
Previous experience on mobile or browser based Flash applications or games
Past experience animating effects
Proficient with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator
Basic or intermediate knowledge of Actionscript or comparable programming languages
Familiarity with any of the following programs: After Effects, Maya, 3ds Max, FaceFX, Scaleform
Freehand illustration skills
Responsibilities
Assist lead animator in creating and finishing character animations
Create and edit conversations, lip sync, and expressions
Help train programmers and artists from other disciplines on how to use the toolset
Portfolio Requirements:
Character animation examples
Portfolio Plusses:
2D character animation examples
3D character animation examples
Pieces that demonstrate attention to emoting and storytelling
A reel in QuickTime format
Character illustrations
Special Effects animations
Life drawing samples
Examples of work in console or mobile games
Submission
All resumes must be accompanied with website portfolio or samples of work
For console or studio animations include a document explaining specifically what you did
Simply apply via e-mail: jobs@obsidian.net
Please put the job you are applying to in the subject line please
Please no phone calls or drop ins. We only accept emailed applications
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