Expert Gameplay Animator - Call Of Duty - New Studio

Job Description

Your Platform

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 ''Game of the Year'' awards and 100 ''Editor's Choice'' awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and dedicated development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

Your Mission

As an Expert Gameplay Animator, you will be expected to create high fidelity 3rd person Player Character animations that align to our pursuit of ultimate player immersion. This Immersion is achieved with Animations that support a strong understanding of human locomotion and its underlying principles. The ability to analyze and de-construct the human range of motion, completing the ''feel'' the project dictates, is the prime directive. You will be joining our Passionate and Dedicated team of Animators who, continue pushing our standards of quality and drive, that echoes throughout our studio. If you're looking for the right environment to display and master your talents, then Infinity Ward is the place for you!

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Use Motion Capture and Hand-Keyed Techniques to create high-fidelity 3rd person player Animations that are genre-defining
• Implement and maintain Animations using Proprietary Tools and always evolving Animation engine
• Communicate and collaborate with the most passionate team of engineers and designers to blur the line between NPC behavior and Player movement

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:
• +5 years of Game Development experience
• A strong passion for Animation, video games, and the entertainment it inspires and draws from
• An exceptional ability for Hand-Keyed Animation
• Excellent Maya Animation experience
• Responsible for taking animation systems from concept to completion
• Collaboratively work with multiple people and fields to maintain the look and feel of the project
• Provide and receive feedback from Animators on a regular basis to maintain the look and feel of the project

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the US, the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the US and is not applicable to locations outside of the US Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvnv7n-3-144-172-115-42 in your application.