Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), a part of the $10 billion Tata Group, is among the world’s premier custom e-learning organization. TIS is an SEI-CMM and PCMM Level 5 company, and has been in business for over 17 years, with more than 700 projects to its credit in the areas of corporate training, education, universities and continuing education, and government and defense. Its team of over 700 multi-disciplinary professionals comprises project managers, content developers, 3-D animators and modelers, graphic designers, software engineers, and instructional designers.

Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), a part of the $10 billion Tata Group, is among the world’s premier custom e-learning organization. TIS is an SEI-CMM and PCMM Level 5 company, and has been in business for over 17 years, with more than 700 projects to its credit in the areas of corporate training, education, universities and continuing education, and government and defence. Its team of over 700 multi-disciplinary professionals comprises project managers, content developers, 3-D animators and modellers, graphic designers, software engineers, and instructional designers. Over the past decade, TIS has worked with over 200 blue-chip organisations, executing more than 700 projects and creating more than 100,000 hours of learning, on time and within budget.

Tata Interactive Systems has development centres at Mumbai and Kolkata in India and Sales offices in the US, UK, UAE, Japan and Australia. TIS also have two subsidiaries acquired in 2005 from the Tertia group of companies: Learning Solutions Centre in Switzerland and TOPSIM in Germany.

Position Title: GRAPHICS

I.       Designation: Senior Specialist – Communication Design
Location: Mumbai

Pre-Requisites: A Bachelor’s degree in Commercial or Fine Arts from a reputed Arts college (B.F.A)
                                      
Experience:  Professional with 5 years experience with a minimum experience of 3 years or more in as a Lead Visualiser or designer in an e-learning/animation/advertising company. Experience in leading teams and people management for 1 to 2 years would be an added advantage.

Job Description

  • Good conceptualization and design skills
  • Supervise screen layout and screen finish
  • Review created units
  • Analyze the scope of work and give estimate timelines
  • Mentor the internal team and get high quality output in set timelines

Specific skills attribute required:

  • Visualize, design, and produce graphic assets
  • Proficiency in graphic software’s like Photoshop and Flash
  • Read and follow project specific documentation
  • Good team leading and people management skills
  • Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams and with Project Manager.  

 Preferred experience: E-learning companies / Advertising Agencies / Media etc

II.     Designation: Senior Specialist – 3D
Location: Mumbai

Pre-Requisites: A Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from a reputed Arts college in Arts (B.F.A.) or diploma in animation form NID, ZICA.
                                      
Experience:  Professional with 4 to 5 years experience with relevant background in 3D Software (Maya & Max) with a proven track record of leading teams & knowledge of Animation principles. Must have handled client engagements and interfacing independently.

Job Description

  • Analyze the scope of work and give estimate timelines
  • Animate the characters as per the storyboard descriptions
  • Create 3D models based on the approved sketches/character model sheets
  • Also do texturing, rigging, lighting composting for the models/Background created
  • Give valuable inputs in the flash integration process
  • Improvise on production timelines
  • Mentor the internal team and get high quality output in set timelines

Preferred experience: E-learning Companies / Animation Companies / Advertising Agencies / Media etc

III.    Designation: Animator
Location: Mumbai

Pre-Requisites: Diploma in animation form NID, ZICA etc; or BFA from a reputed Arts college.
                                      
Experience:  Professional experience with 2 years and above as Animator with a reputed Animation company.

Job Description

  • Cell animation / 2D animation / Flash animation 
  • Strong Illustration and sketching skills. (In various styles e.g. Realistic, Stylized and cartoon Illustration style)
  • Conceptualize and create visual storyboard - Create and develop characters
  • Awareness of the animation principles and creation of dope sheet
  • Animate the characters as per the storyboard descriptions
  • Good knowledge of perspective and layout
  • Good color rendering skill in Photoshop and Flash

Specific skills attribute required

  • Basic scripting knowledge
  • Visualize, design, and produce graphic assets
  • Proficiency in graphic software’s like Photoshop and Flash
  • Read and follow project specific documentation
  • Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams and with Project Manager.  

 

Preferred experience: E-learning companies / Advertising Agencies / Media etc

 

IV.     Designation: Illustrator
Location: Mumbai

Pre-Requisites: A Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from a reputed Arts college in Arts (B.F.A.) or diploma in animation form NID, ZICA or with good sketching knowledge.
                                      
Experience:  Professional experience with 1 to 2 years as Illustrator.

Job Description

  • Strong Illustration and sketching skills. (In various styles e.g. Realistic, Stylized and cartoon Illustration style)
  • Conceptualize and create visual storyboard - Create and develop characters
  • Awareness of the animation principles and creation of dope sheet
  • Animate the characters as per the storyboard descriptions
  • Good knowledge of perspective and layout
  • Good color rendering skill in Photoshop and Flash

Specific skills attribute required

  • Visualize, design, and produce graphic assets
  • Proficiency in graphic software’s like Photoshop and Flash
  • Read and follow project specific documentation
  • Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams and with Project Manager.   

Preferred experience: Animation / E-learning Industry / Advertising Agencies & Media etc

Salary: Position/ Salary will be based on experience profile

V. Position: Deputy Head – Sales

The position advertised is for a Deputy Head – Sales function in our organization.

Tata Interactive Systems is one of the largest and most experienced custom e-learning development companies in the world, with operations in the USA, UK, Australia, Japan and Middle East. Tata Interactive is now venturing into “Animation” – a new line of business.Tata Interactive Systems has development centres at Mumbai and Kolkata in India and marketing offices in London, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, New Jersey, San Jose, St. Louis and Sydney, UAE and Japan.

Location: The position would be based out of Mumbai. Reporting directly to Head – India Sales

Responsibilities:

* Strategize Business Development Initiatives

* Achieve the sales target for the region through setting up new clients and alliances

Essential Requirements:

* MBA/ business degree from a reputed Institute.

* Must have proven track record in Sales & Business Development in E – learning/ Animation Industry

* Must have 8-10 years of relevant experience.

* Must have a minimum experience of 3 years in Animation Industry

* Should be well networked and have interacted / dealt successfully with e-learning heads/ chief information officers/ senior managers of large multinationals companies.

* Excellent sales and people skills; effective blend of tact and tenacity

* Should have through understanding and appreciation of Animation business.

* Creative thinking (out-of-the-box thinking)

* Should be well experienced in the commercials of software contract negotiations

* Ability to understand client needs and present solutions

* Skilled at identifying decision makers and building executive relationships

* Should have good communication ability in English.

Detailed company and client profile available at: www.tatainteractive.com

VI. Gaming ART DIRECTOR (3D GAMING)

Designation: SSG - Communication Design
Location: Mumbai

Pre-Requisites: Graduation. A Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from a reputed Arts college would be an added advantage.

Experience: Professional must have 3 years of experience in the Game Industry as the Graphics/Art Lead on 3D game-based projects. The candidate must have worked on either XBOX or Play-station or PC Platforms. The candidate must have handled client engagements and interfacing independently as a Team Lead. The candidate must have advanced skills especially in 3DS Max or Maya.

Core Skills
" Designing, unwrapping and texturing 3D environments
" Designing, rigging, animating, unwrapping and texturing 3D characters
" Relaying technical issues and managing the art team's involvement with the technology
" Designing and creating 3D set props
" Designing and creating 2D character skins
" Creating 2D textures and shaders for use in world
" Managing and scheduling the art staff
" Designing and creating in-game UI and metagame U-I

Job Description
" Should be able to conceptualize and design game levels as well as game interfaces
" Should be able to work as an Art Director in 3D Game Engine based projects
" Should be willing to do hands on development & trouble shooting on critical high value projects
" Train, groom & mentor junior resources in 3D Art related skill set Technology

Software Experience
" 3D Studio Max
" Any 3rd Party Engine related Art tools
" Adobe Photoshop CS
" Adobe Illustrator
" Adobe After Effects
" Adobe Premiere

Candidates should specify the job code in the subject line (ANIM EXP _Designation)

Email: shantia@tatainteractive.com Website: www.tatainteractive.com