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I posted a few weeks back about job openings at Amaze, and I figured I’d highlight a couple of art-related positions:

Animator:

Amaze Entertainment is seeking experienced Animators to provide character and object animation for high profile DS, PSP, console and PC titles. The ideal candidate has strong familiarity with Maya.

Job responsibilities and requirements:

• Rig and animate Maya characters and objects
• Work closely with designers and gameplay coders to create great-looking animations for highly responsive player control
• Exhibit a strong understanding of secondary action and traditional animation values
• Actively seek review and input from team members
• Provide schedule estimates for animation tasks
• Organize your workflow to stay on schedule
• Character modeling skills and / or cinematic experience a big plus

Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics Artist- Intermediate level:

Amaze Entertainment is seeking an intermediate level multimedia artist with broadcast design and motion Graphics experience to work on an innovative, high profile multi-player Xbox 360 game.

Responsibilities:
The artist will work closely with the art director, game play designers, UI artists, animators, and programmers, to develop an entertaining, innovative and dynamic visual gaming experience.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of graphic design, typography, color, motion and timing.
• Ability to innovate, collaborate, meet deadlines, be detail-oriented and complete tasks independently.
• Training and professional experience in conceptual thinking, media theory, storyboard visualization, graphic design, interactive design, visual effects, film and television.
• Able to conceptualize, visualize, present and execute ideas within a tight schedule.
• Strong artistic, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills- ability to interact with team members of different disciplines.
• Able to brainstorm, collaborate and follow through on target platform to create unique visual design solutions.
• Relevant undergraduate degree and/or equivalent experience required.
• Strong interest in games. PC or console game experience preferred, but not required.
• Team player with positive attitude and outlook.

Tools/Software
2D design and multimedia compositing tools including Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut, Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver. Knowledge of 3D applications (Maya or 3DS Max) a plus.

You’ll find more info on these positions and others over at Gamasutra. If you want to expedite the application process, feel free to send me your information and websites/demo reels/portfolios. I can make sure the material gets passed around to and viewed by the right people.