Animation Intern

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To strengthen our current and future game development teams we are looking for a Spine Animator should have a solid understanding of animation fundamentals and be eager to learn how to use Spine for game development. Previous experience with Spine is a plus but not will primarily work with the Monster Legends and Dragon City teams helping to create engaging character animations VFX and additional game assets such as UI elements.

What youll do

As an Animator intern you will work closely with the rest of the team to create high-quality in-game animations. You will help ensure that animations are consistent with the projects visual style and have the right energy and personality to support the creative vision.

• Collaborate with other animators artists software developers designers and producers to ensure a consistent product vision.
  
  
• Participate in animation reviews respond to constructive feedback professionally and contribute feedback to your teammates.
  
  
• Prepare assets so they are game-ready and compliant with our technical guidelines.
  
  
• Learn and apply best practices for Spine animation within a game production pipeline.
  
  

What were looking for

• Experience with 2D animation either professionally academically or through personal projects or a strong comparable animation skill set.
  
  
• A strong understanding of core animation principles such as timing weight anticipation posing spacing and follow-through.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of cut-out and/or skeletal animation techniques.
  
  
• A portfolio demonstrating your ability to create appealing high-quality animations in different styles.
  
  
• Creativity curiosity attention to detail and a passion for animation and games.
  
  
• A willingness to learn receive feedback and grow as part of a collaborative team.
  
  

Bonus skills:

• Experience with Spine or other skeletal animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony 3ds Max Maya or Blender.
  
  
• Proficiency with Photoshop.
  
  
• Experience with frame-by-frame animation and sprite sheet creation.
  
  
• Familiarity with game development pipelines or game engines.
  
  

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