Orlando, United States
Orlando, United States
Not specified
Senior
Full time
Office work
Please note: this position is required to be hybrid/on-site in Orlando FL (2-3x per week). Relocation sponsorship is not guaranteed at this time.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Gameplay Animator to join our team and play a pivotal role in creating immersive and captivating gaming experiences. As a Senior Animator, you will bring life to characters and environments, utilizing state-of-the-art animation techniques in game engines, and mentoring junior animators to ensure top-notch quality.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate extensive experience with shipping multiple game titles or equivalent projects.
- Utilize expertise in state machines and motion matching to create seamless and dynamic in-game animations.
- Work proficiently in game engines like Unreal or Unity, ensuring smooth integration of animations.
- Debug and optimize animations in the game to enhance player experiences.
- Mentor junior animators, providing guidance and support during onboarding.
- Collaborate effectively with central teams and other game development teams, fostering communication and cooperation.
- Take ownership of a specific area of the game or feature, leading the animation efforts.
- Share experience and insights through presentations at internal and external conferences.
- Stay current with the latest animation technologies and trends, incorporating new tech like AI, ML, VR/AR, and more into projects.
- Collaborate with global teams in various time zones, maintaining effective digital communication.
- Create target videos to define animation goals and communicate them effectively.
- Direct talent during mocap sessions to capture authentic performances.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in people management, providing leadership and guidance to animation teams.
- A passion for sports and football knowledge, contributing to sports-themed game development.
- Proficiency in coding, enabling collaboration with engineers and technical teams.
- Experience with cutting-edge animation technologies like chatGPT, mid-journey, mov.ai, volumetric, etc.
