Animator

Delphiventures; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphiventures is looking for an Animator to create animations that balance artistic vision and gameplay for Real Time Strategy (RTS) games. You will collaborate with the Lead Animator, Art Director, and other departments to implement creative solutions that enhance the gaming experience.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong animation principles, proficiency in Autodesk Maya, and the ability to exaggerate actions for clarity. This position offers a platform for creativity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the 12 principles of animation.
• Ability to create exaggerated animations for clarity in RTS.
• Basic skills in 3D poly-flow and rigging.
• Creative problem solver who is eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams including Lead Animator and Art Director.
• Track and organize animation workflow.
• Adhere to specific technical needs for RTS animations.
• Create short gameplay animations prioritizing player experience.

Skills

Animation principles

3D poly-flow knowledge

Problem solving

Collaboration

Autodesk Maya experience

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Role

Create animations that balance the needs and requirements of artistic vision and gameplay for Real Time Strategy (RTS) games.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Animator, Art Director, Tech Department, Riggers, and Animators throughout the process
• Use systems to track, organize, and structure animation workflow
• Adhere to the technical needs of animation for RTS games specific to each unit
• Use Autodesk Maya to create short gameplay animations (cyclic and action) prioritizing player experience and gameplay functionality

Qualifications

• Solid display of the 12 principles of animation
• Exaggerate animations for RTS readability
• Basic 3D poly-flow and rigging knowledge
• Basic drawing skills
• Autodesk Maya experience
• Implement clean animation workflow (Keys, Splines, Polish)
• Creative problem solving
• Eager and willing to learn
• Works well collaboratively and independently