Remote Senior Gameplay Animator
closedCrystal Dynamics
π΅ $80k-$145k
πRemote - United States, Canada
Job highlights
Summary
Crystal Dynamics is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to work on high-fidelity action-adventure titles, with responsibilities including creating engaging combat and traversal animations, managing animation pipelines, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The role requires extensive experience in gameplay animation for high-fidelity action-adventure games, proficiency in Motion Capture, Motion Matching, Maya, and real-time game engines/editors, and a collaborative mindset.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in gameplay animation as a strong individual contributor, particularly for high-fidelity action-adventure games
- In-depth understanding of gameplay systems, especially in 3rd person perspectives, including weapon, traversal, melee, and ranged combat animations
- Expertise in animation trees, animation blending, and node-based animation editors
- Proficiency in Motion Capture, Motion Matching, Maya, and real-time game engines/editors
- A collaborative mindset, particularly in working with design and engineering teams
Responsibilities
- Work in close partnership with Department Leads, Animators, and Designers to assess and meet the game's animation requirements
- Deliver engaging combat and traversal animations in collaboration with combat designers and engineers
- Set and manage goals, aligning deliverables with project milestones and deadlines
- Conduct and direct motion capture shoots for both gameplay and cinematic performances, as needed
- Oversee work and partner with co-developers and external vendors in different countries and time zones
- Run full pipelines (both internal and external), from narrative / storyboard to fully implemented in-game shippable content
- Foster a positive, collaborative team environment that values open communication and constructive feedback
- Streamline animation processes to enhance team productivity throughout the game development cycle
- Document and manage animation tasks and processes
- Guide animators across various styles, ensuring a consistent animation approach throughout the project
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Unreal Engine
- Desire to mentor and build up other animators
Benefits
- Competitive regional salary
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Professional development reimbursement
- Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities
- 12 company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break
- The ability to accrue additional paid time-off
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