Studio: Oculus Game Studios
Job Opening: Animator
Location: Foster City, California, US / Remote
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Creates jaw-dropping animation for characters, props, and cinematics.
- Thoroughly understands and applies classic animation principles.
- Must provide reel demonstrating strong animation skills including body mechanics, technical, cinematic acting, and action.
- Animate a variety of characters including humanoid, quadruped/animals, and creatures.
- Great aesthetic eye to ensure top-notch, realistic, natural-looking in-game animation.
- Construct, stage, and frame compelling cinematic sequences.
- Follows direction from animation directors/leads and contributes constructive feedback to other team members.
- Works directly with leads, designers, and engineers to integrate, maintain, and progress animation assets.
- Thoroughly understands and operates within a complex asset development structure.
- Collaborates in the continual development and refinement of animation tools and production pipeline.
- Maintains awareness of the latest animation technologies, tools, and techniques.
- Consistently meets project milestones on time without compromising artistic quality.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience understanding of 2D/3D animation fundamentals.
- Experience with both motion-capture and key-frame animation.
- Experience aesthetic eye for composition, mechanics, and physics.
- Experience working with Maya and/or other 3D animation software.
- Experience managing and maintaining large amounts of assets.
- Experience multi-tasking and adapting easily to change.
- Experience working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Communication skills and experience interacting effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Entertainment Industry experience in games, film, or television production.
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine.
- Familiar with Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and/or other similar software packages.
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