Studio: Electric Square
Job Opening: Senior Animator
Location: Saint Julian’s, Malta
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the creation and integration of world-class character animations in the game engine
- Applies animation principles to create high-quality animations while optimising them to meet technical constraints and making any changes that are requested based on artistic direction
- Works in close collaboration with the Art Director, Game Designers and Programmers to understand quality objectives, gameplay intentions and engine capabilities to deliver AAA quality for work objectives
- Communicates and works closely with Game Designers and Programmers to find effective solutions or fix issues and achieve goals on time
- Quickly prototypes and previsualises animation systems and ideas that will serve as a basis for animation and gameplay-related discussions
- Supports the requirements for in-game cut-scenes and performance animation as required
- Mentors and train animation team members.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Animation production experience on at least one shipped AAA character action game
- Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines (Unity/UE4)
- MotionBuilder experience essential
- Exceptional key frame animation skills and a reel that showcases world leading animation quality in character and other related gameplay animation systems
- Expert level of understanding of the principals of animation
- Strong understanding of animation and how it applies to gameplay
- A passion for character animation, playing games and film
- Character rigging and/or modelling skills is advantageous
- Traditional art skills a distinct advantage. Life drawing ability, deep understanding of human anatomy
- Prior experience of motion capture pipelines and data management is advantageous
- A passionate and self-motivated individual, willingness to work in a team and communicate effectively
- Ability to prioritise one’s own tasks and be responsive to deadlines
- Exceptional problem-solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and proactively resolve them.
