3D Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

3D Animator (GameDev): Creating kick-ass animations for video games, collaborating with the Art Director and Tech Art team to finalize animations for each project. Focus on keyframe animation, technically sound clips, and raising the bar of animation quality.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Art Director and other artists to finalize animations for projects, providing artwork for review and applying feedback.
• Animate provided character rigs and props, relying on instincts as a keyframe animator.
• Ensure deadlines are met by communicating with Producers and the Art team.
• Oversee the implementation of animations with the Tech Art team, ensuring technically sound clips and making revisions as needed.
• Manage workload and maintain organized working files to facilitate file sharing and collaborative work.

Requirements

• 3+ years of practical animation experience in interactive media or video games (or equivalent portfolio).
• Expert knowledge of Maya’s animation toolset.
• Advanced understanding of animation principles and techniques in a video game context.
• Knowledge of good topology for 3D models and applying changes to expedite animation tasks.
• Strong problem-solving methodology.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity engine’s animation tools.
• Good knowledge of skinning and rigging tools in Maya.
• Good command of traditional/hand-drawn animation.
• Understanding of the game development pipeline.
• Experience with ZBrush modeling toolkit.
• Passion for video games.
• Shipped title(s) including your work.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Encouragement to apply even if all qualifications are not met.