Senior Cinematic Animator

Piranha Games Inc.; United States; À distance; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedules & remote working

People-focused events

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Résumé du poste

Piranha Games Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Cinematic Animator to contribute to high fidelity sequences and bring compelling narratives to life in Unreal.

You will work from motion capture to keyframe animation, collaborating closely with the Cinematic team to deliver polished character performances. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in cinematic animation, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Maya, MotionBuilder, and 3ds Max.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cinematic animation or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with clear team communication.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with Senior/Principal Animator and Cinematic team on animations.
• Refine character performances (body & facial) from motion capture.
• Translate acting into believable timing and keyframes.
• Coordinate with animators and tech animators to resolve translation issues.
• Improve workflows; provide cinematic feedback and storytelling input.
• Maintain positive attitude and support storytelling solutions.
• Assist producers with accurate estimates for on-time delivery.
• Maintain consistent file structure and naming for assets.

Connaissances

Motion capture experience

Unreal engine familiarity

Animation timing & acting

Strong communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Outils

Maya

MotionBuilder

3ds Max

Description du poste

OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE

Piranha Games is looking for an experienced Cinematic Animator with a keen eye for believable motion. They will be a valuable contribution to high fidelity sequences and help bring a compelling narrative to life. As a Senior Cinematic Animator, you’ll be involved in the process of everything from motion capture to bringing key frame animation into Unreal where you’ll use the latest tools. If you’re talented, organized, and self-motivated, this is a great opportunity to give a nuanced movement to stunning characters.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH PGI

• Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Arrangements
• People-focused Events & Initiatives
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Principal Animator and Cinematic Artists to design and implement animations
• Enhance and refine character performances (body and facial) from video and motion capture
• Bring a strong understanding of acting, posing, timing and keyframing
• Work with both animators and technical animators to help resolve any issues that may occur in translation
• Strive to find better approaches to workflow and provide general feedback from a cinematic perspective
• Exhibit a positive attitude and collaborate with peers to achieve the best story telling solutions.
• Adjust and refine animations as indicated by Principal Animator or Cinematic Director
• Work with producers to establish accurate estimates to ensure on-time deliverables are met
• Help maintain consistent file structure and naming convention for game assets

REQUIREMENTS

• 7 + years of experience in a similar capacity
• Proficiency with standard animation tools such as MotionBuilder, Maya or 3ds Max
• Solid understanding of animation principles
• A combination of education and relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Highly motivated, self-driven problem solver with strong attention to details
• Strong ability to accept direction and constructive criticism objectively
• Proven track record to complete work within deadlines while maintaining constant communication with team
• Ability to work under pressure and thrive in fast-paced work environment while maintaining high quality results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with sequencing with the Unreal engine
• A strong passion for making and playing games!