At Relic Entertainment we are developing an original game for PS3 and Xbox 360 and continue to build on our history of award winning games - games like Company of Heroes, Dawn of War, and Homeworld. Experience freedom of creativity and know your contribution is valued and recognized by the Relic team and also by gamers and industry experts around the globe.
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Relic Entertainment, award winning developers of Homeworld, Dawn of War and the highest rated RTS of all time, Company of Heroes, is looking for an experienced and motivated SENIOR ANIMATOR to join our team. Experience freedom of creativity and know your contribution is valued and recognized - by the Relic team, and also by gamers and industry experts around the globe.
The Senior Animator position contributes at a very high level to the product and Relic as a whole. The Senior Animator should regularly be setting examples of communication, initiative, teamwork, and productivity while working to upgrade the skill and knowledge of the team and Animation Department through mentoring, education, and direction.
* Use Autodesk 3D Studio Max and proprietary in-house animation tools to create natural, realistic, highly polished animations with minimum supervision * Work closely with the Art Director and/or Lead Animator to develop animations that fit the projects style, using appropriate reference materials * Potentially responsible for supervising an animation team * Mentor less experienced animators * Proactively recognize problems and troubleshoot solutions * Work closely with Design to develop in game animation visualisations
REQUIREMENTS:
* A passion to create compelling, well timed animation – as evident in a demo reel that will knock our socks off * Minimum 3 years experience as an animator in the games industry * A deep understanding of the requirements and mechanics of creating AAA games * Strong layout and camera work understanding and ability * Excellent understanding of human/non-human locomotion, timing, weight and balance * Ability to learn fast, take initiative with assigned tasks and follow through creative and technical troubleshooting * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Efficient, reliable, self motivated, passionate about animation * Ability to plan and schedule effectively * Knowledge of agile development methodologies a plus
Location:
* #1500 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2C1 Canada
To Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter and a link to your online portfolio to jobs@relic.com including the position title in your subject line.
Relic would like to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
