Job Title:

Senior Gameplay Animator

Requisition ID:

R026209

Job Description:

Senior Gameplay Animator

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join the development of an exciting new IP. You will become and be part of a tight-knit team that prides itself on creating complex, high-quality and believable content.

Responsibilities:

• Use traditional animation principles, gameplay fundamentals and motion-capture to craft high quality animations and systems.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of game design mechanics, 3Cs, AI behavior, narrative design, camera animation and facial animation.
• Work with multiple disciplines and departments to achieve unified goals.
• Actively give input and respond well to feedback to achieve the polish level needed to deliver AAA titles.
• Troubleshoot tool implementations and suggest workflow improvements to increase team efficiency and creativity.

Requirements:

• 1 or more shipped AAA game title credit.
• Expertise and knowledge in game engines and building animation systems.
• Experience of the motion capture process, editing and cleanup.
• Strong animation fundamentals in human and creature movement (timing, weight, balance).
• Ability to adapt to new tools and tech.
• Fluent in Maya.
• Strong problem-solving skills both technical and cross-department.
• Ability to mentor Animators.
• Ability to think philosophically about character movement.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of character creation (modeling, texturing, and rigging).
• Major recognition in your field of work.
• Experience in adjacent disciplines such as quest design, environment art, programming, etc.

About the Company:

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®.

We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company and our success comes from passionate, creative, and diverse teams. We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

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