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Facial Animator, Rockstar Games
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
At Rockstar Games, we create the games we would want to play ourselves.
A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar Games is on the lookout for a talented Animator who possesses a passion for facial animation. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Edinburgh.
WHAT WE DO
We create facial animations for all characters and animals appearing in cinematic and gameplay sequences in our games
We enhance face performances adding emphasis to key face shapes and movements to help create compelling and realistic characters.
We review face animations and implement feedback from lead reviews.
We work collaboratively with the global animation, code and design teams to problem solve and implement face performances across all characters in our games.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create visually stunning 3D facial animations.
Work closely with the team to create balanced solutions to any related technical and aesthetic issues.
Animate natural and expressive motion to create realistic, fluid facial animations.
Implement, troubleshoot and debug animation systems.
Help improve animation pipelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Animation or similar from a competitive program.
Production experience on current generation console and/or PC.
Minimum 3 years of experience in animation for cutscene, cinematic or equivalent.
Hand key facial animation experience required.
Outstanding demo reel demonstrating good understanding of animation principles with a focus on high quality facial animation.
SKILLS
Advanced knowledge in one of: 3D Studio Max, MotionBuilder, or equivalent 3D program.
Exceptional skill in animating human and animal faces.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with Artists, Designers and Programmers.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner and make timely, well-thought out decisions.
Strong understanding of development issues involved in getting animations into a game.
Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development.</
