Senior Gameplay Animator

Ember Lab; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Lab is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to design, develop and execute 3D animations for its debut title and future projects. You will work across teams to bring combat and interactive event animations to life and ensure they integrate smoothly with gameplay systems.

The role requires strong Maya skills, 5+ years in gameplay animation, and experience with UE4/UE5. In-office location in California, USA, with a focus on high-quality, collaborative development and staying current with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of gameplay animation experience.
• Strong body mechanics and action animation required.
• Excellent Maya animation skills.
• Proficient with animation systems in Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Shipped at least one title.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and iterate on gameplay animations related to combat and interactive events.
• Integrate animations into game project and relevant animation systems.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints.
• Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and playtesting.
• Attend to bugs related to tasks and maintain relevant animation features.
• Contribute to the development of animation workflows and tools to streamline animation processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to improve animation quality.

Skills

5+ years of gameplay animation

body mechanics

Maya

UE5

communication

time management

Shipped title

Unreal Engine 4/5

Job description

At Ember Lab, our goal is to create powerful, transformative experiences that impact people for a lifetime. Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We’re looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager to help us shape the future of Ember Lab.

We believe a strong, collaborative environment is critical to creating memorable experiences. As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will conceptualize, design, develop and execute 3D animations. You will collaborate across teams to bring these animations and Ember Lab work to life!

Description

• Create, test, and iterate on gameplay animations related to combat and interactive events
• Integrate animations into game project and relevant animation systems
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints.
• Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and playtesting.
• Attend to bugs related to tasks and maintain relevant animation features
• Contribute to the development of animation workflows and tools to streamline the animation process.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality of animations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of gameplay animation experience
• Strong skills in animating body mechanics and action
• Excellent Maya animation skills
• Proficient with animation systems in UE5
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Shipped 1+ title
• Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience

Location

• In Office

Compensation Range

The standard annual base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $88,000 - $120,000 USD. Actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, performance and location. The base salary range for locations outside of the U.S. will be adjusted according to location.

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