Gameplay Animator
Gameplay Animator
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Job Description
At Velan Studios we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Knockout City Hot Wheels Rift Rally Bounce Arcade and Midnight Murder Club with multiple new projects in the works! Our studios mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. Were committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming blurring the lines between reality and fantasy and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time.
Are you super passionate about hand animating characters and truly breathing life into them Can you bring out their personalities and make it emotionally resonate with players while delivering innovative gameplay mechanics
Velan Studios is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator with a breadth of experience. As a Gameplay Animator you should be comfortable working on a small prototyping team with engineers and designers to create eye-opening experiences. You will be actively collaborating with the team to define the personality of the character through its movement actions and gameplay as well as focusing on the implementation of character mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Set up gameplay systems and troubleshoot issues that may arise.
- Document workflows for other animators to follow.
- Develop a strong animation style showcasing solid body mechanics for interesting and dynamic gameplay.
- As a game developer ensuring your animations will look and feel amazing while playing the game.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to implement animations in engine.
- Mentor fellow animation team members.
- And above all bring a passion and drive to make highly polished and entertaining performances for the best possible gameplay experience.
Requirements
- 5 years of game industry experience with gameplay animation.
- Killer demo reel showcasing solid and entertaining animations.
- Expert in Maya or equivalent 3D animation software.
- Experience with game engines like Unreal or Unity with focus on general state machine structures.
- Self-driven and proactive in problem solving.
- Able to effectively communicate technical needs and issues to Engineering/Tech Art/Design.
- A team player with a positive attitude passionate about your craft and deeply curious.
Big Pluses
- Rigging chops
- Scripting experience
- Game design sensibilities
- Mocap Experience
- Motion matching or other modern techniques for animation in games
- Modeling
Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion diversity and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.
Employment Type
Full-Time
