Studio: Prodigy Education
Job Opening: Senior Animator
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Exhibits advanced game development knowledge and skills
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of art principles as they relate to game development pipelines and implementation
- Capable of creating efficient and high-performance 2D/3D rigs, mindful of the technical constraints of various components
- Mentors animators in best practices and techniques
- Ensures a high level of production quality across all game asset types
- Proactively completes tasks with minimal guidance or training
- Effectively prioritizes tasks to maximize efficiency
- Integrates and tests assets to ensure they meet intended goals
- Maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude and morale
- Reports on game title needs, issues, and risks
Qualifications & Skills:
- Exhibits a solid grasp of fundamental animation principles
- Consistently designs cohesive and appealing characters
- Understands the constraints and requirements of game environments to produce high-quality, game-specific animations
- Possesses strong organizational, collaborative, and communication skills
- Demonstrates a continuous desire to develop and expand their skill set
- Willing to step outside of their comfort zone to tackle new challenges
- Proficient in industry-standard animation software such as Spine, Flash, or Harmony
Bonus Points
- Experience working with game engines such as Unity
- Experience in 3D animation
