Animator (Contract)
Zynga Austin is looking for a Flash/3D Animator to join their growing team!
We are committed to developing high quality casual and multi player games! Come join us … we’re having a ball!
Responsibilities:
Build,. Texture, rig, and animate efficient, game-ready assets using Maya or 3dsMax
Work closely with developers
Passion for gaming and building viral consumer products for a general audience
Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-based environment
Required Skills:Visual and technical understanding of 3D modeling & texturing of low poly characters
Displaying smart topology and texture flats in demo or online portfolio
Must also be proficient in rigging and character animation with examples of looping walk or run cycles
Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience
Ability to communicate visually, and to identify and define visual design issues and solutions
A passion for games, virtual worlds, and social networking
Experience in Flash including creating optimized movies, buttons, and animation a plus but not required
3-4 years of experience with Maya 8.5
NOTE: Please include link to online portfolio with submission. Resumes without a demo or online portfolio will not be considered
You can find out more and apply here.