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Odyssey Interactive is a new game studio that just launched it's first title "Omega Strikers" an anime inspired fusion of several well known genres to create something new. We're a small team, and we intend to stay that way as we expand across multiple games, but we aim to have those games share similar identities and utilize the IP and world that we're building.

If you've got a hunger for having a larger individual impact than you're used to having, or if working on small teams is your jam, than Odyssey might be a great place for you! You'll work alongside world class artists who've created characters and environments in some of the world's most successful games, and get to lean into stylized worlds like you've maybe never had the chance to before!

Job Description

  • Creating stunning animations that are fluid and responsive, readable for gameplay, and sell the personality of our characters.

  • Iterate frequently based on your intuitions as a player, feedback from playtesters, and from the team itself.

  • Problem solve with our character artists, fellow animators, and rigging to come up with shippable solutions for characters that push the creative boundaries

Qualifications

  • 4+ years experience in the games, film, or television industry where you focused on character and object animation.

  • Strong understanding of the principals of motion

  • Solid grasp of performance requirements and constraints related to games played on mobile/PC.

  • Working with a cross disciplinary team

  • Produce 3d animated drawings that support and sell the gameplay of interactive media (characters, environments, props)

  • Strong knowledge of industry standard tools used for animation (3DS Max, Maya, MotionBuilder etc.)

  • Passion for games and anime are strong bonuses!

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health benefits.

  • Unlimited paid-time-off policy with 2 week minimum enforced by the company as well as a week off between Christmas and New Years.

  • Stock options in an early stage startup as well as competitive salaries

  • Comprehensive relocation or immigration assistance should you choose to join the team in Canada.