Papaya Careers : Character Animator - No positions available

Job Description: Papaya is now hiring experienced Character Animators to create immerse worlds in its new current and next-gen titles. We are looking for artists that are adaptable and able to be productive right away.

The ideal candidate has a portfolio and resume that clearly demonstrates that he/she has classical training in drawing, painting and animating and experience in the 3D modeling, texturing.

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for creating various real-time character animations and cycles, including research, rigging, testing and revising. Work with Lead Animators on character animation including facial animation, lip sync and personality animation. Meet tight deadlines and milestones by staying on top of the schedule. Communicating with designers, producers, programmers, and fellow artists.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Expert in animating with 3D Max or equivalent 3D package
  • Exceptional feel for animating characters, both human and objects
  • Experience creating both cartoon and realistic animation
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, team player and is proactive at fixing issues
  • Must have worked on a previous console title
Plusses:
  • Knowledge in rigging and skinning characters
  • Excellent traditional drawing skills
  • Good concept drawing/creation skills
  • Passion for video games, broad knowledge of titles and industry