Mobile games dominator Gameloft is seeking a self-motivated Animator to join their existing teams creating iOS video games in the New Orleans production studio. The best candidate will work as part of imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit Gameloft games include Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta I & II, NOVA, Avatar, Dungeon Hunter, NFL 2010, Real Soccer 2010, New York Nights, Assassin’s Creed, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt 5, Let’s Golf, Gangstar 1 &2, just a few of the 600+ games that Gameloft has created since its inception.

This position is based in the exciting city of New Orleans, an international metropolis built on entertainment and opportunity, and offers:

- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent cost of living and area growth
- Fun, passionate production studio with casual, friendly people
- International environment offering daily contact with other countries & cultures
- Challenging and rewarding work on the next great frontiers in games

If you're ready to take it to the next level in your career, don't miss this opportunity to be part of the next big thing in mobile games!

Responsibilities:

Our new Animator will develop, define and maintain high-end animations for our iOS game titles. This position will also contribute documentation on processes and task tracking throughout development cycle, coordinate with team members of other disciplines (for example communicating with gameplay engineers to implement character mechanics), proactively create solutions and solve problems, participate in peer reviews, giving and receiving team feedback, and generate/present ideas for artist development.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.