Animator

Job Description

Great games start with great people! If you've ever dreamt of using your talents on world-class AAA titles and contributing to some of the biggest names in video games, here is your perfect opportunity! We're excited to find a passionate Animator to join our growing team in Carlsbad, California.

As an Animator you'll be expected to implement a wide variety of sequences, from first-person weapons, AI animations, to cinematic facial performances with a high degree of polish that our players have come to expect. Fear not, you'll have a team of veterans helping you accomplish that. If you share a passion for developing ground-breaking player experiences, then this may be the position you've been waiting for!

What you'll be doing…
• Work hand-in-hand with a team of level designers, artists and lighters to develop inspiring levels from prototype to completion.
• Author memorable animations including across gameplay, cinematic vignettes, and environmental animation to support level goals.
• Craft high-quality animation based on motion capture performances and key frame techniques to meet visual expectations of AAA title.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the development team using strong interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshoot technical and artistic issues to ensure the best-possible presentation.
• Produce pre-visualizations and present concept ideas to the team.
• Work with engineers to develop gameplay animation system and mechanics.

To succeed you must have…
• 3+ years of professional animation experience with a focus on realistic human performances.
• Experience crafting visually stunning animation performances using both hand-key and motion capture data in a range of animation styles.
• Understanding and knowledge of character rigs, game animation pipelines, animation integration into game engines, and animation tools.
• Effective communication skills and be able to clearly express ideas and animation decisions with both the animation and other teams, while being open to feedback.
• The ability to quickly learn and master new tools and implementation techniques.
• The ability to take direction and critique from the Lead Animator and Creative Director to ensure a consistent vision.
• Solid understanding of Maya, with a proven track record in successfully crafting, editing and implementing animations.
• Take pride in everything you animate and do it with a positive demeanor.

We'd love it if you also have…
• Knowledge of FPS games.
• Expert knowledge of camera animation.
• Experience with motion capture-based projects.
• Familiarity with animation blending systems.

Note: A portfolio submission is required for this position. Please focus this portfolio on personal contributions to your projects. Please include a shot breakdown specifying what you were directly responsible for creating.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d87nyq-18-118-254-94-42 in your application.