Senior Animator, Gameplay (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Animator, Gameplay (Gamedev): Creating animations for real-time game assets for Overwatch with an accent on hero style guides and prototypes for earlier visualization. Focus on bringing characters to life and ensuring assets meet gameplay and technical needs.

Location: This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Salary: $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual.

Company

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

What you will do

• Craft animations for real-time game assets, including hero style guides and prototypes.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure assets meet gameplay and technical needs.
• Evolve animation tools and pipeline with the lead animator and other team members.
• Actively participate in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews.

Requirements

• Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in game development, animating characters using Maya or a comparable 3D program.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of traditional animation principles and their application to gameplay enhancement.
• Strong interest in animation and effective communication skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary art team.
• Submit a demo reel showcasing proficiency in animating the human bipedal figure and other organic forms.

Nice to have

• Experience in shipping a AAA game as an animator.
• Demonstrate proficiency in an engine equivalent to Unreal.
• Expertise in one or more related disciplines such as first-person animation, modeling, rigging, VFX, 2D animation, or technical art.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and insurance options.
• 401(k) with Company match and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and free/discounted games.