Animator (First-Person) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Animator (First-Person) (Gamedev): Creating high-quality hand-keyed animations for gameplay and cinematic content with an accent on first-person perspective and artistic direction. Focus on integrating animations into the game engine, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and pushing animation quality for AAA titles.

Location: Must be based in or work from one of the offices in Rockville (MD), Montreal (Quebec), Austin (TX), or Dallas (TX)

Company

A world-renowned game studio known for creating massive, immersive worlds and some of the most significant franchises in the industry, including The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

What you will do

• Create high-quality hand-keyed animations based on artistic direction.
• Collaborate with the team to address animation needs for gameplay and cinematic content.
• Coordinate with developers across other disciplines to ensure a productive workflow.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to other animators.
• Consistently integrate and maintain animation assets within the game.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of animation principles and a commitment to pushing quality.
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• College education or guided training focused on 3D animation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively within a team.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in professional game development.
• Experience animating specifically for first-person focused games.
• Proficiency with motion capture in Maya or Motion Builder.
• Experience animating creatures and working with animation graphs.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all studio operations.
• Safe and respectful workplace that encourages open collaboration.
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the most iconic games in the industry.