Budapest XI. kerület
Location
200+
Company size
Employee
Job type
Salary Negotiable
Salary
Introduction
The developers of the critically acclaimed NBA2K video game franchise, is seeking an experienced Animator. This position will report directly to the Art Director.
Tasks
- Create and polish cinematic and gameplay facial animations based on motion capture data using Maya
- Utilize facial tracking/solving software to track/retarget to face rigs in Maya
- Address feedback from animation lead in a timely manner.
- Work closely with the lead and senior animators to modify assets meeting game-ready requirements
- Responsible for delivering a list of daily animations edited for the supervisor to review and make revisions accordingly
- Meet project deadlines and milestones
Requirements
- A passionate animator excited to help create a game filled with unique, player driven narrative moments
- 3+ years of experience as an animator working with motion capture data
- A thorough knowledge of Maya
- Proficiency with realistic facial motion with strong timing/acting skills
- Comfortable observing and animating the subtleties of facial expression
- Adept at working to deadlines and a fast turnaround time
- Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow instructions and efficiently manage their workload on their own initiative
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members to complete high volume of work
- Experience with facial motion tracking is preferable (software such as Faceware or Dynamixyz)
- Ability to maintain motivation, has excellent work ethics, and works well with others
- Working knowledge of Mel or Python scripting is a plus
- Experience with tracking/scheduling software, such as ShotGrid
- Shipped at least 1 AAA console game. Experience in games industry
- Love for video games (not just theirs!)
Our client's offer
- Benefits in excess of basic salary
- International game projects
- Private health insurance
- Outstanding salary
- Familiar office in Budapest
- Travel option to New York
