Blockade Studios is a new animation facility producing original content for games, film, TV and direct to DVD. Animators are responsible for animation and choreography for props and characters. The position will start February 1st. This position will be full time and must work from our studio in Sherman Oaks, CA.
• Create convincing performances and motion of all types and styles.
• Use and understand 3D animation and deformation tools.
• Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput.
• Demo reel demonstrating mastery of the fundamental mechanics of animation and outstanding acting skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must have minimum of a Bachelors degree in Art, Character Animation, Computer Science, Computer Animation, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent.
• Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyze 3D form.
• Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
• Experience with a high-end animation system such as, Maya and/or Studio Max.
• Experience with animation set-up including inverse kinematics techniques.
• Experience with lip-synching techniques.
• Experience with motion capture techniques.
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: Animator)