Description
Are
you looking to rise above the typical madness of the video game industry? Are
you looking for that stable and rewarding career in an amazing growth
industry? Do you want to work with cool people, in a beautiful creative
paradise? If so, the opportunity awaits you.
Sharecare
Reality Lab a developer of immersive healthcare software and a
revolutionary medical visualization platform, is seeking an experienced,
motivated, and knowledgeable, Senior Animator and FX artist to work closely
with the Art Director, Artists and Programmers creating immersive healthcare
simulations for our studio’s innovative real time project using Unity. The
Senior Animator must possess an expert knowledge of Unity and Maya, be able to rig,
animate and create special effects using advanced particle systems and will
work closely with our team of talented Artists on the creative execution of medical
simulations in our Sarasota, FL studio.
Steve
Jobs said: “The biggest innovations of the 21st century is at the
intersection of biology and technology.” We are a shop right on the corner of
that intersection!
The ideal candidate:
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Expert knowledge of animation in Maya and Unity.
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Ability to create organic animations using blend shapes,
particle systems and Unity’s Mecanim.
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Advanced knowledge and experience with SFX and particle
systems in Unity.
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Solve creative challenges using Unity and particle effects
to create advanced simulations to meet the needs of the medical and Art Quality
standards.
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Breathes life into the anatomy created by the studio
artists.
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Has a great handle on studio asset management, and Repository Systems.
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Works seamlessly with the development team and our 3D
art team members: builds and maintains aspects of the animation pipeline for
mobile, VR/AR and PC development.
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Must stay immersed in the latest technology and techniques
making recommendations and ensuring that animators and artists have the tools
and support necessary to best achieve artistic objectives
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Has 5 plus years’ experience as a Senior Animator and FX
artist
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Has 3-5 plus years’ experience with the Unity Engine.
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Will be responsible for achieving overall animation
objectives on projects assigned.
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Will exhibit a balance of technical knowledge,
organization, a good eye for detail, and excellent problem-solving skills in
regards to particle effects, simulations and character animation.
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Knowledge and advanced experience with animation tools,
rigging and weighting a plus.
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Must have 3- 5 years recent Unity3D experience with
demonstrable past success with FX and Animation. Must be comfortable with bringing content
into Unity, Unity’s production process.
Familiarity with newer Unity features is a must.
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Must have 5-10 year’s Maya animation production level experience
with AAA video games or simulations.
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Will have good communication skills, both verbal and
written.
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Will be creative, passionate, a leader, and think outside
of the box.
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Will have a desired interest to work in the medical
industry is a must.
Desired Skills / Extras
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Should be comfortable with using and/or developing
techniques to keep pushing animation and FX boundaries to create stunning results.
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Will help shape the future of VR/AR and mobile
communications software with our unique company.
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Be able to juggle the various demands on time, focus on
the task at hand and stay calm under pressure.
· Will have an aptitude and desire for learning new software.
· Will demonstrate reliability, professionalism and dedication.
· Will successfully manage multiple projects and priorities, work under
deadlines and have the capacity to approach problems effectively and
creatively.
· Will have the ability to work with other team members to meet goals and
deadlines,
· Will communicate, both verbally and in writing, ideas clearly and
effectively.
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Basic understanding of anatomy a must!
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Will enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a
great quality of life in our state of the art studio, and the beautiful
creative paradise of Sarasota, FL.