Visual design, special effects, and animations are integral to the immersive player experience most video games are trying to achieve. Video game animators combine art and technology to create interactive animated images and environments for video games. In addition to traditional computer animation techniques, these animators employ storytelling skills in their game designs, as well as movie production skills such as lighting, texture, and movement.

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  All candidates should have a portfolio of previous work that demonstrates their talents and abilities. Experienced candidates will likely have published games to point to as examples of their talents. Be wary of individuals reluctant to share a portfolio, as even recently graduated students should have one.

  Beyond sheer creative talent, the best candidates will also be able to demonstrate their efficiency with digital animation tools. The tools they use, and more importantly the ones that match the tools your enterprise uses, are vital to a successful recruitment process.

  The best creative talents will go to waste if they cannot use the tools you provide for them. This is why it is so important that you specifically ask for detailed and complete information about preferred animation tools and methods. The more successful candidates will at least be familiar with the tools used by your organization. Masters at those tools would be even better. 

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