Studio: Aspyr Media Inc
Job Opening: Senior Animator
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create dynamic gameplay animation using a combination of motion capture and hand-key animation
- Take ownership of animation content for any given gameplay system, from initial block out implementation to final polish and refinement
- Work with the Lead Animator to provide reasonable time estimates, and ensure that the quality bar is being hit while still meeting deadlines
- Work closely with the Principal Gameplay Animator on proper workflows, implementation, and establishing visual consistency across all gameplay animation
- Work with Tech Animation to ensure that all rigs function properly and efficiently
- Collaborate with gameplay designers and programmers to implement and iterate on animations to create compelling, entertaining, and visually appealing gameplay
- Attend standups and meetings as required
- Know the game’s story and gameplay (game design documents) to better inform the animation work being done
- Act as a mentor to junior/mid-level animators in terms of technical/artistic aspects
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years experience animating
- Solid knowledge and experience with Maya and/or MotionBuilder
- Works well with tight deadlines and in a fast pace environment
- Excellent knowledge of physics and anatomy as it pertains to animation
- Good understanding of animation principles (timing, staging, follow through, etc.)
- Extensive experience working with motion capture and animating realistic humans
- Experience with creating gameplay animation (locomotion, combat, etc.) and working with design for proper implementation and iteration
- Must be able to work across different departments (art, design, engineering, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with a proactive attitude to improve your own qualifications
- Knowledge sharing attitude
- Bonus experience with:
- Artist mentorship
- Rigging and character art pipeline
- Cinematic animation
- Unreal Engine
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