BCFE Animation Graduate Showcase 2013,

Irish Film Institute, Screening 7pm, Wednesday 22nd May 2013.

Graduates involved:

Kieron, Arkins, Niall Byrne, Don Carey, Eoin Coakley, Gavin Hoffman, Adam Kavanagh. Barry Keegan, Mark Kilkelly, JJ McGrath, Erin Overman, Stefanie Reville, Maureen Walshe, & Rachel Wilson.

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Game Artist

Sugra Games is seeking a super talented game artist to work on an exciting
story driven game.

This person must be a superhuman artist who will define all visual aspects of
the game, delivering character art, environment art and user interface styles
right through production under their own guidance, working with the team to
bring their vision to life.

Responsibilities

~ Visionary – Must define all aspects of the artistic vision and style of the
game

~ Character art – Strong understanding of human anatomy

~ Character and other animations – Strong production experience required
here to make sure all game animations shine

~ Creating environment art – Strong understanding of contrast in games

Experience

~ Worked on and completed (essential!) 1 or 2 games

~ Degree or other qualification in art or media

~ Passionate gamer ~ essential

Abilities

~ Ability to make concept art quickly

~ Excellent composition skills – Good understanding of contrast in games

~ Can do user Interface – create suitable colour palettes and filters

~ Expert with at least one digital art tool (e.g. Photoshop)

~ Familiar with game tools – e.g. Cocos2D, UDK, Unity,

~ Familiar with managing libraries of animated assets

~ Strong knowledge of lighting in game environments

~ Team player – helps others, and works together for best results

~ Excellent communicator

About Sugra

Sugra is an indie game company founded by Andrew Deegan in 2013. The
company is fully funded and ready to build its first game. The aim of the
company is to build story driven games for everyone.

Contact us

If you are believe you are the artist we are looking for then email a cover letter,
your C.V. and a link to your portfolio, (or better yet your games!) to Andrew at
the following email.

andrew@sugra-games.com

Start date – 1st of June, for a full time position

Interviewing – 14th May till 1st of June

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We’re having a shin dig down in the Lombard Bar, come join us for some networking at 8.30pm this Friday, 10th May.

Looking forward to seeing folk there.

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Creatives in Animation Network (CAN) gathering, the first for 2013!

It takes place in the Roasted Brown Cafe space in Filmbase, on Monday May 13th at 7-9pm.

The event is open to anyone genuinely interested in collaborating within the animation industry – writers, animators, producers, directors, scribblers and artists.

For more information check out www.lindsayjsedgwick.com or email Linsay at ljsedgwick@lindsayjsedgwick.com

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JOB OPENING!!

SixMinute is on the hunt for two amazing ARTISTS!
- Game Artist
- Senior Artist

Interested in joining our team? Send your cover letter, CV and portfolio to John at jobs@sixminute.com and tell us why you should come work in SixMinute.

To view the full job descriptions go to www.sixminute.com

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2D DIGITAL ANIMATOR

Kavaleer Productions are recruiting 2D digital animators for an upcoming TV series. The project will be animated using CelAction 2D software. We’re working on multiple high profile projects, so this is a great opportunity.

Position Requirements:

- Must have proven 2D character animation experience. Preferably on broadcast series or film production.

- Minimum of 2 years experience using CelAction, Flash, After FX, Toon Boom or Anime Studio in a paid position.

- The ideal candidate will have CelAction experience, but this is not essential as training can be provided.

- Must have excellent knowledge of traditional animation principles and the ability to apply them to the digital medium.

- Must be flexible, willing to learn and be a motivated and motivating team player. – Able to work within a production schedule.

- Must have good interpersonal skills.

- Must be willing to work in house in our Dublin studio.

This position is an excellent opportunity for highly organized and motivated animator who enjoys being part of an exciting, fast paced animation studio.

Please submit your CV and digital showreel to info@kavaleer.com

Aileen McGibbon Production Coordinator

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Animation Ireland launched their Youtube Channel. Check out animation reels and new shows from the Animation Ireland companies.

http://www.youtube.com/AnimationIrelandTube

Animation Ireland is a group of leading Irish Animation studios working together to promote Ireland’s world class sector internationally. Ireland is a recognised leader with talented and technically sophisticated 2d and 3d animation studios that create and produce content for TV, film and cross platform interactive products.

With a long established history, the Irish Animation Industry has experienced substantial growth over the past five years emerging as a central component of Ireland’s digital and creative economy. Award winning Irish Studios employ over 1,000 technical and creative staff.

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