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Video Game Art and Design -

Posted on: Wednesday, 12 March, 2008  21:59
Updated On: Wednesday, 12 March, 2008  23:00
Expires On: Thursday, 08 January, 2009  20:28
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Platforms: PC
Software Utilized: Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop
Salary: $TBA Based on ability.
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
Character Artist/Animator
Job Title: Character Artist/Animator
Location: Atlanta, GA


Responsibilities

A Character Artist will develop and create stylized characters and accessories according to the look and feel of the project. He or she will work cooperatively with the art director and other artists/animators to ensure that content is visually consistent and game-ready. Day to day duties include modeling and texturing,animation, and possibly creating concepts as the need arises.

• Create creatures, characters, weapons, and outfits for the game, including modeling, laying out UVs, and texture painting.
• Ensure that assets maintain the vision and quality of the game style, are technically sound, and are completed within the scheduled time frame.
• Animation of assets that are ready for animation setup and to help with character skinning as the need arises.
• Work efficiently within an established character art pipeline.


Requirements
• 1+ years experience as a character artist in game development.
• Proficient in Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop.
• A solid understanding of anatomy.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating the ability to generate real-time 3D characters along with strong traditional skills.
• Ability to take direction and adapt to an established visual style.
• Ability to learn new tools and methods quickly.
• A passion for games and character design.

Desired Skills and Pluses:
• 2+ years experience as a character artist in game development.
• Understanding of entire production pipeline
• Experience creating character concepts.
• Ability to rig and skin characters for animation.





* Location: Dunwoody
* Compensation: TBA based on ability.
* This is a contract job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.




* Compensation: TBA
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