Senior Viewmodel Animator
Senior Viewmodel Animator
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Job Title:
Senior Viewmodel AnimatorRequisition ID:
R025750Job Description:
Your Platform
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009 the studio has delivered iconic titles like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Call of Duty: WWII and most recently Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. We combinecutting-edgetechnology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters.
We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in Toronto this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. Ifyoureready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
This role will be studio based at our Toronto Canadalocationwith flexible working support.
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio please visit us at search forSledgehammer Gameson your favorite social media platform.
Your Mission
As a Senior Viewmodel Animator you will be expected to create high fidelity 1st person animations that align to our pursuit of ultimate player immersion. This Immersion is achieved with Animations that mirror their real-world counterparts including Weapon-Handling Hand-to-Hand Combat and Locomotion. The ability to identify and execute the feel the project instructs is the prime directive. You will be joining our Passionate and Dedicated team of Animators who continue pushing our standards of quality and drive that echo throughout our studio. If youre looking for the right environment to display and master your talents then Sledgehammer Games is the place for you!
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours so this role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
Use traditional animation fundamentals to craft game motions that range from stylized to hyper-realistic.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of camera animation and cinematic framing as well as shot continuity and facial animation.
Respond well to feedback and be willing to iterate multiple times to achieve the polish level we need to deliver AAA titles.
Troubleshoot tool implementations and spearhead workflow improvementsin order toincrease the efficiency and creativity of the team.
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
Significant AAA development experience first-person shooter game genre experience is an asset.
A minimum of 5 years of experience as an animator
At least 2 shipped titles
Strong animation fundamentals with a focus on human movement
Ability to adapt to new tools and tech
Expert animating in the Maya environment
Strong problem-solving skills both technical and cross-department
Ability to think philosophically about character movement
Extra Points:
Understanding of real-world weapon functionality is a plus
Knowledge of Cinematic and Motion Capture Editing and cleanup
An understanding of character creation (modeling texturing and rigging) is a bonus.
An interest in participating in liveprevizshoots to help clarify tone choreography and pacing for mocap actors.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Werenot just looking back at our decades-long legacy;wereforging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Werein the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
