Senior Gameplay Animator

People can Fly Studio; United States; Remote; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical healthcare (Vitality)

BUPA dental insurance

Gympass

Language classes (Polish/English)

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Free virtual health & wellbeing

Personal development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

HellaGoodAudio in the United States is seeking an experienced game animator to bring characters to life. You will follow the game's vision, blend hand key animation with motion capture data, and craft animations that support gameplay and visuals.

Collaborate with design, engineering and HR to prototype archetypes, direct motion capture shoots, and implement feedback. From a 5+ year background in game animation, a solid understanding of timing, weight and anatomy is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years' professional experience as an animator in games.
• Strong understanding of animation principles: timing, weight, staging.
• Ability to transfer game's story and gameplay into believable animations.
• Experience animating creatures and quadrupeds.
• Solid understanding of character anatomy.
• Proficiency with animation software/tools.
• Ability to think outside the box to improve techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Follow the established vision of the game's story and gameplay in the process of animation creation.
• Creating high-quality content utilizing both hand key animation and motion capture data.
• Develop animations that support gameplay and visuals.
• Implement and iterate on animation assets in-game.
• Collaborate with the team to create dynamic, player-centric experience.
• Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments.
• Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration.
• Work with Game Design to prototype new archetypes.
• Work with motion capturing (building shot lists, directing actors).
• Occasionally support new hires onboarding process.

Kenntnisse

Animator in games

Animation principles

English communication

Team collaboration

Motion capture

Actor direction

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine

Jobbeschreibung

• Follow the established vision of the game's story and gameplay in the process of animation creation.
• Creating high-quality content utilizing both hand key animation and motion capture data.
• Develop animations that support gameplay and visuals.
• Implement and iterate on animation assets in-game.
• Collaborate with the team to create dynamic, player-centric experience.
• Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments.
• Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration.
• Work with Game Design to prototype new archetypes.
• Work with motion capturing (i.e. building shot lists, being a part of the shoots to direct actors).
• Occasionally support new hires onboarding process.

• Typically 5+ years' professional experience as an animator in games.
• Good understanding and feeling of animation principles - timing, weight and staging
• Great ability to transfer game's story and gameplay on believable and full of life animations
• Experience of animating creatures and quadrupeds.
• Solid understanding of character anatomy
• Proficiency with any animation packed tools
• Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques
• Ability to follow and take direction
• Ability to implement feedback
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Open-minded team player attitude
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Passionate about playing and making videogames

Nice to have

• Artistical skills: storyboarding, figure study, gesture drawing, 2D animation
• illustration and painting Technical skills: rigging, scripting, proficient in Maya and Motionbuilder
• Familiarity with Unreal or similar game engine
• Facial animation and lip-syncing skills
• Shipped game title experience

UK

• Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
• Gympass for employees and family members.
• Online Polish and English language classes.
• Access to the pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

Poland

• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
• In-company Polish and English language classes.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.