Associate Cinematic Animator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Develop top-notch character animations for in-game vignettes, cinematics, and scripted story sequences.

• Utilize hand-keyed animation techniques alongside motion capture data.

• Integrate, test, and enhance animations directly within Unreal Engine.

• Employ Sequencer, animation montages, animation layers, and Unreal cinematic plug-ins.

• Collaborate with designers, riggers, programmers, and fellow animators to harmonize visual quality with technical and gameplay needs.

• Craft character performances that amplify the emotion and impact of narrative sequences.

• Assist in motion capture shoots, data processing, and animation refinement.

• Diagnose animation and implementation challenges with guidance from senior team members.

• Engage constructively with feedback and iterate on projects to achieve the intended creative outcome.

• Acquire knowledge and adapt to proprietary tools, pipelines, and workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional production experience, or equivalent experience obtained through an internship, junior role, or relevant game-development projects.

• Proficient understanding of Autodesk Maya, including animation layers and the Graph Editor.

• Solid grasp of realistic body mechanics, weight, timing, and movement.

• Knowledge of character body and facial performance.

• Familiarity with the principles and visual language of cinematography.

• Keen eye for detail and dedication to producing high-quality work.

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

• Openness to feedback, eagerness to learn from senior colleagues, and commitment to ongoing skill development.

• Capability to work independently in a collaborative, remote-first setting.

• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity is advantageous.

• Familiarity with MotionBuilder is a plus.

• Experience in cleaning up and refining motion capture data is beneficial.

• Experience with implementing animation within a game engine is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote, remote-first work environment.

• Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.

• Opportunity to enhance animation skills alongside experienced animators and senior team members.

• Full-time employee position available for Irish residents.

• Contractual basis for applicants outside of Ireland.