- Create highquality keyframe animations that are visually impactful and data efficient according to the requirements and vision set by the Directors.
- Create animation storyboards/vignettes to assist Leads and Directors make timely and critical decisions.
- Create custom rigs in Maya and/or UE5 while working closely with Tech Animators to develop/maintain workflows and tools.
- Must be able to execute on prioritized work and be proactive to meet project deadlines.
Qualifications :
- B.A. in Art or Animation.
- Shipped 1 AA/AAA Unreal Engine 5 game on Console or PC in the last 3 years as a Senior 3D Animator.
- Must have an uptodate portfolio demonstrating excellent animation skills with exceptional foundational knowledge.
- Expertise with creating and implementing keyframe animations in DCC (Maya/3DS Max/MotionBuilder) into UE5.
- Expertise in creating and debugging custom rigs in DCC/UE5 and to solve issues quickly and efficently.
- Solid understanding of Kinesiology body language gravity and balance logic.
- Experience with creating behavior trees and animation systems in UE5.
- Proficiency with tools used for feedback tracking and integration. Shotgrid JIRA and Perforce experience is preferred.
- Good communication and organizational skills in working with other animators throughout the entire game development process.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with emerging tools techniques and technologies that influence animation content creation.
- Experience with creating cloth and hair simulations.
- Solid knowledge in animation references coming from pop culture animal kingdom and science.
*Because our company is international with a variety of first languages among management please submit an English resume along with your application as well as a relevant portfolio.
Additional Information :
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:
- Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses valuebased recognition awards referral bonus;
- Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities nonlinear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
- Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions passiton sessions workshops conferences;
- WorkLife Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
- Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
- Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.
Our diversity makes us stronger it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us regardless of background identity or personal characteristics feels valued respected and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit skills qualifications and potential.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract