Posted: April 19, 2011

Gameloft, a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and console, is seeking a Animator to join their existing talent pool on creating iPhone games in one of our production studios in New York City. Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit iPhone games include – Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta I & II, NOVA, Avatar, Dungeon Hunter, NFL 2010, Real Soccer 2010, New York Nights, Assassin's Creed, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt 5, Let's Golf, Gangstar 1& 2 – just a few of the 300 games that Gameloft has created since its inception.

Must-haves/ know-how:
Be on top of your game
Love video games inside & out
Excellent eye for quality 3d artwork
Proficient in 3D Max (experience in Character Studio);
Excellent animation skills and expert on character animation
An exceptional understanding of human and non-humanoid anatomy and a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling
Ability to make low poly meshes and low-resolution texture
Strong fundamental understanding of the basic principals of animation (posing/rhythm)
Ability to work as a team player with designers, developers and producers

You'll earn brownie points if you have:
Former work experience on 3D iPhone games
Former work experience in the gaming industry (5-7 years) and with AAA titles published.
Former work experience on creating 3d animation
Familiar with nextgen asset production pipeline
Solid background in academic drawing, traditional arts, sketching and/or illustration.

All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test.

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