Gameplay Animator

Summary

Join That's No Moon, an independent game studio, as a Gameplay Animator to create high-quality animations for a AAA title. Collaborate with various departments, including Gameplay Animation Director, Lead Gameplay Animator, and Gameplay Design, to ensure functional, responsive, and fluid animations. You will utilize motion capture and hand-key animation, working within the game engine and adhering to industry-standard methodologies. This is a temporary project hire position with a variable duration. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with motion capture data and hand-key animation in the game industry
• Demo reel showing a solid understanding of animation principles, while including gameplay
• Experience creating animations for gameplay features in a development environment
• Working knowledge of Maya
• Knowledge and ability to integrate gameplay animation in engine
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• A passion for making games and the enthusiasm to make the best

Responsibilities

• Create and integrate AAA quality gameplay animations that reflect the game design goals and mechanics
• Use motion capture effectively and hand-key appropriately
• Work closely with the Lead or Senior Animator, engineering and design to support animation systems such as motion matching
• Collaborate with the animation team to make sure cinematics and gameplay are cohesive
• Work at the highest level, technically and aesthetically
• Be proactive, assist with troubleshooting animation workflow, rigging and pipeline issues
• Effectively connect with animators, engineers and design, to give and accept feedback
• Exercise standard methodologies in animation

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility in switching tasks to accommodate production priorities
• Ability to appreciate other department's perspectives
• Maintain integrity and confidence while working in a fast-paced environment
• Approachable and respected member of the team
• Team oriented with a desire to assist other animators
• Promote inclusivity, diversity and fairness
• Practice patience and be open to giving and receiving feedback

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible PTO
• Supplemental life and disability
• Equity
• Profit share