Senior Animator (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (Game Development): Crafting and innovating animations for Overwatch 2 with an accent on real-time game assets and character animation. Focus on collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance gameplay through effective animation techniques.

Location: Hybrid (Irvine, CA)

Company

hirify.global Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft.

What you will do

• Envision and craft animations for real-time game assets.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to meet gameplay needs.
• Work with the lead animator to evolve tools and pipeline.
• Participate in team art discussions and critiques.

Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in game development, specifically in character animation.
• Proficiency in Maya or a comparable 3D program.
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration.
• Demo reel showcasing proficiency in animating human figures.

Nice to have

• Experience in shipping a AAA game as an animator.
• Proficiency in Unreal or similar engines.
• Expertise in first-person animation, modeling, rigging, or VFX.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.