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.