As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS Competitive salaries
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Jam City is seeking a skilled Character and VFX Animator to help create character powerup content on Disney Emoji Blitz.
Main Tasks:Create high-quality character and effects animations in our mobile game.Work with the art and animation leadership in Los Angeles to define direction, methods, and approaches to solving creative animation challenges.Create storyboards planning out the animation to be done.Collaborate with artists, game designers, and engineers to define and improve our animation pipelines.Work with production and project managers to accurately scope and size level of effort and deliverables.QUALIFICATIONSAnimation degree or equivalent work experience.Minimum 2-3 years of professional animation experience.A strong portfolio/demo-reel showcasing an understanding of timing, momentum, effects, weight, and anticipation. This includes a solid grasp of the '12 Principles of Animation.Proven track record of creating compelling and beautiful animations in the face of artistic, technical, and gameplay challenges or limitations.Has a clear understanding of animation game beats and timing.Broad animation skills with the ability to execute various performance styles.Experience animating in Unity using keyframes and utilizing the graph editor for polish passes.Experience with Unity's particle system as well as particle animation optimization.Solid understanding of drawing and visual design principles and techniques regarding 2D, 3D, layout, color theory, and lighting.Experience storyboarding.Strong English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present feedback and ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner.Affinity for Disney/Pixar/Lucas is a plus.Passion for video games a must! Able to multi-task like a pro. Sense of humor and a positive, enthusiastic attitude. Ability to take direction, and able to iterate animations/VFX when necessary.Self-starter, reliable, and passionate about their work.Eye for detail with a clear understanding of the big picture.Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication.OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees.
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
ABOUT JAM CITY Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.
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