Animation Lead (Contract)

Description

Description:

Kabam is growing and we’re growing quickly.

With offices in the Bay Area and internationally, we are growing at an enviable rate and this is just the beginning. We’re building games that are changing how social games are played and the success of our games has established us as a definitive leader in the strategic massively multi-player social gaming space. Our studio business model allows us to sustain a startup culture that empowers you to drive change and create and own the outcome of your contributions – contributions that impact millions of gamers daily.

Think you have what it takes to make real games? We want to meet you.

Kabam is looking for an experienced Animation Lead to join our social gaming company’s new office location in Austin, TX.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

* The Animation Lead is responsible for directing the animation team (internal and outsource partners).
* Be able to animate well using the latest packages such as Maya, Max, or After Effects.
* You need to be comfortable working with a wide array of characters, from cute and bouncy to the more realistically proportioned.
* Deliver high quality work on-time and within budget.
* Work within constraints set by the technology (memory parameters, for example).