Senior Gameplay Animator (Combat Specialist)

Collaborate with game designers and programmers to craft high-quality animations that look and feel exceptional. Own the full animation pipeline, from previz and mocap planning through clean-up, keyframing, implementation, and playtesting; iterating until the result meets the highest standard.

Requirements

• 7+ years of animation experience in video game development.
• Expert knowledge of range and/or melee combat animation in AAA games.
• Proficiency in editing and animating motion capture data in Maya.
• Highly skilled in hand-key animation, with deep understanding of animation principles and strong aesthetic judgment; capable of accurately controlling the rhythm, impact, and silhouette appeal of character animation.
• Demonstrates exceptional creativity and is capable of independently delivering high-quality combat action design.
• Strong understanding of realistic body mechanics and performance.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and animation implementation techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a drive to raise the quality bar.

Benefits

• Sign on payment
• Relocation package
• Restricted stock units
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Paid sick leave