Studio: Smoking Gun Interactive
Job Opening: Games Animator
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Lead Artist and Art Director to ensure delivery of high-quality animations for a rewarding gameplay experience;
- Animate in-game characters and assets, and integrate them into the game;
- Work with colleagues and supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically;
- Optimize assets for seamless integration in the game engine;
- Participate in the game creation process by proposing concepts and creative storyboards;
- Meet quality and accuracy standards as required;
- Provide feedback on tools and pipelines;
- Adhere to deadlines and communicate and troubleshoot technical issues with Production.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Expert in Animate, After Effects or any other relevant 2D/Animation software;
- Degree in animation, motion design, fine art, or equivalent working experience;
- Traditional animation background with strong understanding of 2D animation principles;
- Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- High degree of initiative with ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Positive attitude with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback;
- Good time-management skills in a fast-paced environment;
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Sense of humor, passion for your work;
- An exceptional online portfolio featuring examples of 2D/3D animation work.
