Position Title: Senior Animator (Maternity Leave Cover)
Description
AGS is a fun, exciting, and growing company focused on making amazing slot machine games. What is a slot machine game you ask? Well its like an Xbox video game except people can win real money.We are looking for a self-motivated person who enjoys the complexities and trade-offs of working in a multidiscipline creative environment. If you love making games and making them with other amazing people, then we want to meet you.This is a full-time, working 5 days per week and requires your presence in our office in Macquarie Park.Maternity leave cover role which will be offered as 12-month contract, commencing in May.What you will be doing.
- Making games with a diverse team of Game Designers, Artists, Animators, Sound Designers and Software Engineers.
- Developing and delivering engaging animations to game design & engineering specifications.
- Creating 2D and 3D animationassets based on 2D artwork.
- Collaborating with the art team regarding best practices and processes relating to game development.
- Contributing to process improvements to increase productivity and the visual quality of the games.
- Keeping abreast of new graphic techniques, trends and styles in the industry.
- Assisting in the training & providing mentorship to other Animators in the team.
- Degree in Animation, Graphic Design or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in a related field.
- Skilled in 2D animation with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
- Knowledge of 3D animation techniques and tools such as 3D Studio Max, Blender or Maya.
- Skilled in creating fluid and natural character animations that demonstrate understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form.
- Ability to accurately rig for complex 2D/3D characters and write scripts for ease of animation.
- Experience with Unity and Alienbrain is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of design basics (lighting, composition, perspective, texturing, colors, etc.)
- Have excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
- Can take and give constructive feedback.
- Have previous gaming industry experience.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.
- Be self-motivated and proactive to get stuff done.
Candidates must be an Australian resident with a valid work visa or equivalent. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To get a sense of our organizational culture and day to day events please visit and 'Like' our Facebook Community and Careers page at https://www.facebook.com/AmericanGamingSystems or follow us on Instagram @ PLAY_AGS.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
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