Blockade Studios is a new animation facility producing original content for games, film, TV and direct to DVD. Creation of animation systems and support tools for real time engines. This individual will work closely with other engineers and other departments to facilitate the use of these tools and implementation of these systems in the development of tools for use in production.
The position will start February 1st. This position will be full time and must work from our studio in Sherman Oaks, CA.
• Extensive experience working in challenging environments where problem solving and managing teams effectively is critical.
• Expert knowledge of building character tools and pipelines as well as designing character rigs which are animator friendly
• Experience creating small and large scale visual effects for films and games.
• Experience project managing, planning, designing specifications, assessment / review, teaching and structured implementation are essential.
• Design, implement and debug animation systems for real time engines
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers, artists and designers
• Coordinate closely with directors, leads and animation artists
• Implement tools that allow artists and designers to visualize and work with animation assets
• Document and support the animation pipeline
• Required Skills
• Previous experience with popular existing game engines like UE3 is preferred.
• Experience working on films
• A BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 4+ Years of C++ programming experience
• Strong 3D math knowledge
• Experience or strong knowledge of animation techniques (for example motion capture, facial morphing, procedural and inverse kinematics)
• Knowledge of animation compression and optimization techniques (for example quaternion, key frame reduction, LODs and compression algorithms)
• Must have excellent object-oriented design and analysis skills.
• Software Utilized: C++, HTML, Java
Please send cover letter, resume, portfolio and/or demo reel (DVD or website address) to:jobs [at] blockade [dot] com (jobs [at] blockade.com, ATTN: Animation Engineer / Creature Supervisor)