Full-Time Senior 3D Gameplay Animator

Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're looking for a passionate Senior 3D Gameplay Animator to contribute their skills to our Dungeons & Dragons® PC/Console project.

This innovative game will blend the features of Action-RPG / Survival with unique elements of life-simulation games to redefine the genre.

• Create high-quality animations for stylized game characters and creatures.
• Assist in the creation and management of animation systems within the Unity game engine.
• Identify and help resolve technical and artistic issues related to animations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure that animations satisfy their intended design.
• Contribute to the animation pipeline.
• Verify the quality of assets in the game and make improvements where necessary.
• Meet project timelines and production schedules.
• Mentor Intermediate and Junior Animators.
• Assist in documenting workflows and best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in the games industry, with a strong passion for video games.
• High-quality portfolio of videogame related animations.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D animation packages.
• Expert knowledge of keyframe animation principles and techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong ability to understand and follow technical and aesthetic requirements.
• Knowledge of rigging and skinning characters for animation.
• Understanding of game engine animation systems and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with animation in the game engine.
• Good understanding of game mechanics as they pertain to animating characters.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Bonus points:

• Portfolio of several shipped titles.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Maya.
• Professional experience with the Unity game engine.
• Cinematography knowledge (cameras, editing, storytelling).
• Professional experience with Motion Capture animation workflows.

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