Studio: ArenaNet
Job Opening: Senior Animator
Location: Bellevue, WA or Remote
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create AAA animations for gameplay and locomotion, With a focus on combat for a variety of characters
- Collaborate with Design to achieve clear and expressive action gameplay animations that feel responsive to player input
- Work closely with the Animation Lead, Art Director, Design, and other disciplines to develop an eye-catching animation style that delivers a fantastic combat experience
- Work closely with Tech Art to iterate on character rigs and refine animation workflows
- Actively share knowledge, process, and constructive feedback
- Participate in teamwide playtests and contribute your ideas and feedback to group discussions
Qualifications & Skills:
- Professional game industry experience as a Senior Animator
- Ability to keyframe strong gameplay animation and execute at a very high level, as shown by examples of professional or personal work
- Deep understanding of kinetics, action gameplay animation, and animation systems
- Experience implementing animation content into existing runtime systems
- Expert knowledge of Maya character animation workflows
- Strong understanding of UE4+ animation systems and workflows
- Outstanding ability to problem-solve and explore creative solutions in an ambiguous space
- Experience enhancing and implementing motion capture data
- Passion for working collaboratively and the ability to communicate feedback in a positive and healthy way
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Unwavering commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment
