Animator - NBA 2K (Temp)

Location: Novato, California, United States

Salary: $39–$55 per hour in California. Other listed ranges include $39–$55 per hour in New York, New Jersey and Washington; $34–$48 per hour in Maryland and Colorado; and CAD $30–$42 per hour in British Columbia.

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio and developer of the NBA 2K video game franchise, with studios across the United States, Europe, Asia and Canada.

What you will do

• Polish multiple gameplay move sets from Mocap data using Maya.
• Clean up solving issues, improve animation data, and add handposes and IK tokens.
• Edit captured prop data and ensure high-quality character interactions.
• Modify assets with lead and senior animators to meet game-ready requirements.
• Deliver daily edited animations for supervisor review and revisions.
• Address feedback promptly and meet project schedules and fast turnaround times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Detailed knowledge of Maya and experience using MotionBuilder for Mocap data.
• Proficiency in animating realistic body motion and observing subtle player movement.
• Ability to adapt quickly to iterative processes and technical innovation.
• Ability to manage workload independently, maintain motivation, demonstrate strong work ethic, and work well with others.
• Comfort with schedules and fast turnaround times.
• Ability to assist with animation areas outside gameplay while working with body Mocap data.
• Knowledge and love of basketball, plus a love of video games.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of MEL or Python scripting.
• Previous Mocap experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary position reporting directly to the Art Director.
• Collaborative work with lead and senior animators in an independent, creative studio environment.
• Temporary roles are not eligible for many payments or benefits available to regular employees.
• Base pay varies by market location and individual job-related qualifications and experience.