Gameplay Animator

Game EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

23 days ago

Salary

$85K - $100K / year

3 yrs expEnglishUnreal Engine

Job Description

• Provide daily hands-on editing and tuning of motion capture-based animation content. • Rapid prototyping including hand-keyed placeholder content. • Enhancing motion capture content to plus up and bring the “super” to the final content. • Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Animation to devise, implement and debug animation systems and gameplay mechanics. • Collaborate with Design and Sr. Animators to ensure timing, expression and style of animations for core systems meet requirements. • Work closely and clearly communicate with internal Animation partners to ensure that quality and technical requirements and timelines are being met. • Be involved in Motion Capture shoots. • Be an active partner in the integration of gameplay with cinematic animation. • Collaborate with Animation Directors to ensure alignment with Narrative vision.

Job Requirements

  • Have 3+ years of experience in gameplay animation, including third-person action-adventure titles.
  • Have shipped 1+ AAA titles as a gameplay animator.
  • Have experience with advanced animation systems and root motion. (Motion Matching, Motion Warping)
  • Push innovation and fidelity in gameplay animation and mechanics.
  • Have a passion for creating cinematic and realistic content.
  • Have experience developing in a real-time environment. (Unreal)
  • Excel at rapid prototyping and quick iteration.
  • Thrive in a self-driven environment.
  • Are great communicators and cross-discipline collaborators.
  • Possess strong time management and long-term planning skills.

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