Sr Gameplay Animator

About the position

Responsibilities

• Create high quality game animation using both motion capture and keyframe animation techniques
• Prototype, visualize and polish gameplay animations, supporting mechanics and systems
• Work with Art, Engineering and Design Team to invent, build and implement in-game animations that are incredibly satisfying to play and exciting to watch
• Think creatively to find systemic solutions that push animation fidelity and/or increase efficiency
• Help to implement, maintain, and debug animation systems and iteratively improve animation pipelines and tools
• Help foster a culture of excellence in game animation by inspiring the team with your work

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience as a Gameplay Animator
• Passion and experience in character driven animations, specializing in traversal, ranged and melee combat
• Expert level skill in mocap data manipulation and processes to deliver compelling real-time performances
• Well-versed in keyframe animation and the ability to create high fidelity movement and performances for in-game systems
• Experience working in Unreal or other AAA game engines
• Self-sufficient and self-motivated, can perform duties with little oversight
• Multiple shipped AAA games as a Senior Gameplay Animator (or equivalent)
• Takes ownership of assignments and proactively identifies new tasks to tackle

Nice-to-haves

• A background in developing 3rd person action games

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time & Holidays
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Product Discounts