Nintendo - Animator [Contract] (Retro Studios)

2D Animator is needed in Austin, United States.

Client: Nintendo

Location: Austin, TX

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Retro Studios is looking for an Animator! We are searching for someone who is passionate about quality and takes pride in their work. This role is ideal for an animator who wants to be part of a creative and collaborative team, working on Nintendo’s beloved IPs. We expect our animators to exhibit leadership qualities and encourage involvement and responsibility across broader aspects of the project.

As an Animator, your duties will include:

• Implementing and maintaining animations for a wide range of characters, creatures, bosses, cinematics, and more.
• Collaborating and sharing ideas on animation as well as other aspects of our projects such as gameplay and story.
• Identifying needs and proposing solutions to improve our production pipeline, with a focus on long-term improvements.
• Providing and receiving feedback to enhance skill growth.
• Being comfortable with the technical side of animation deployment, including setting up simple characters and using various tools.
• Staying familiar with game development changes and updates.
• Enjoying collaboration with other development disciplines to achieve collective success.
• This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with in-game and/or cinematic video game animation, including at least 2 full video game production cycles.
• A robust portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of animation experience.
• Considerable experience animating in Maya.
• Undergraduate degree in art related subject or completion of an intensive art training program preferred. Specific experience can be substituted for formal education.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each.