Thursday, February 05, 2009

Blog Post for DMA250 (For 2/5/2009) High-Level job O.o THQ requirements are extreme!

I posted this on 2/3/09 and its a high-level job

While I was searching for 3d animation jobs I came across this job at THQ a game company. The requirement are extreme and there is no way I'll ever be able to work for them for a long time :(.
Here the link to the job. I guess top game companies has really high standards.

Job for an animation director

Qualifications:
•Minimum 5 years of videogame animation and 8 years professional animation experience
•Traditional animation background, with an emphasis on realistic human motion
•Highly experienced and knowledgeable in animation technology and creating new animation pipelines
•The ability to effectively communicate, both creatively and technically
•Experienced with 3D Studio Max, Character Studio and Bipeds
•Experience with motion capture, including directing, cleanup, retargeting, and preparation for game integration
•Thorough knowledge of Character rigging
•Organized, detail oriented, and experienced with managing large projects and teams
•An effective Team leader with a strong sense of responsibility
•Motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and self direct them to completion
•Strong understanding of game design and how it translates to character movement
•Shipped at least 3 game titles
•Available to travel regularly to Asia

Preferences:
•Previous videogame experience in a director role
•Animation experience on a AAA game title
•Fighting game experience a plus
•Familiar with other animation packages such as Maya and Motion Builder
•Solid knowledge of 3D modeling process
•Familiar with Japanese language and culture
•Wrestling Fan
•Sense of humor

edit:
I've found a good site for game jobs. Here.

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