Senior Animator

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

📋 Description

• Develop high-quality animations for characters and creatures in both gameplay and cinematic sequences.

• Manage animation projects from the initial blocking phase to final polishing and integration into the engine.

• Organize and prioritize tasks, communicate progress, and identify potential risks, dependencies, and scheduling issues.

• Collaborate with Animation Leadership, Art Directors, Designers, Technical Animators, Production teams, and other departments.

• Engage in creative and technical discussions, contributing animation expertise as needed.

• Establish and enhance animation pipelines, workflows, and best practices.

• Create prototyping and iteration workflows to facilitate gameplay experimentation and production integration.

• Identify animation needs, technical dependencies, and pipeline obstacles, proposing scalable solutions.

• Utilize animation principles to deliver believable and engaging performances.

• Offer feedback, mentorship, and guidance to fellow animators.

• Balance artistic quality with technical constraints, project scope, and production priorities.

• Respond to feedback and adapt to changing creative direction and requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in game animation, or a portfolio showcasing equivalent senior-level expertise.

• In-depth understanding of 3D animation fundamentals, including body mechanics, weight distribution, timing, posing, locomotion, and character performance.

• Proven ability to produce high-quality character animation across various character types and performance styles.

• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Maya.

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine animation systems and workflows.

• Experience in creating animations for gameplay and/or cinematic experiences.

• Knowledge of animation pipelines, including character rigs, animation blending, state machines, and engine integration.

• Capability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership with minimal oversight.

• Ability to independently assess animation quality and iterate on work effectively.

• Excellent communication and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Skill in balancing artistic aspirations with technical limitations and production constraints.

• Competence in providing and receiving constructive feedback while supporting fellow animators.

• Flexibility and a proactive attitude towards shifting priorities and creative direction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Profit sharing

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) matching

• FSA/HSA

• Paid time off

• Sick time

• Holidays

• Parental leave