Senior Character Animator

We are looking for a creative and motivated professional who has the following essential skills and 5+ years experience in animation to join us as a Senior Character Animator.
A Senior Character Animator is responsible for the implementation of in-game character animation. Working under the direction of the Lead Animator, the Senior Character animator will be involved in designing, testing, tuning and setup of in-game character animation systems and will work closely with the programming team to actively find creative solutions to technical limitations.

Requirements:
• Technically proficient in 3D animation using XSI or other major software.
• Strong understanding of classic animation principles and fundamentals (squash and stretch, staging, timing, anticipation, exaggeration).
• Self motivated and eager to learn and lead.
• Able to contribute positively and effectively in a team environment.
• Interest in and knowledge of video games.

Desired Skills and Pluses:
• Experience in motion capture clean up.
• Strong hand key experience.
• Industry experience in Game Development.
• Storyboard visualization experience.
• Experience in post production
• AA/BFA preferred, or at least demonstrates through portfolio an industry standard level of art.
• Minimum of at least one shipped title, preferably on a next generation platform.