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ANIMATION - Senior Gameplay Animator (Fulltime Remote)

• Ability to bring to life a wide range of characters found throughout the world. A keen eye for context and authenticity is a must.
• Work with Maya and in-house toolsets to handle motion capture data to create realistic animations which are consistent with the tone of the game and true to the character.
• Create believable hand keyed animations with convincing motion and performances.
• Collaborate with a tight knit team of programmers and designers through the iteration process and to implement motions that deliver visually arresting, exciting, and grounded in-game events.
• Contribute to the design of game play systems.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and drive when performing job functions, while remaining flexible in undertaking other activities and responsibilities that may arise.
• Develop and mentor fellow animators.

• 5 year’s experience as a gameplay or interactive animator.
• Demo reel or portfolio to demonstrate excellence in animation & an expert understanding of the principles of animation.
• Advanced experience working with motion capture data and workflows.
• A strong understanding of animation systems and development.

• Ability to take and implement direction and have the flexibility to make changes and edits based on gameplay needs.
• Experience creating realistic animation with a strong emphasis on acting performance.
• Be resourceful and seek progress through creative, inventive problem-solving methods.
• Ability to quickly adopt new software/tech and how to benefit most from it.
• Understands the Return on Investment of their tasks and can manage their work.
• Solid and proactive communication skills. Should be able to work with designers, character artists, technical artist, and programmers.

• Strong drawing skills.
• Base experience producing cinematic animation.
• Experience working with Animation outsourcing.
• Camera Layout Experience.
• Experience Planning & Directing Motion Capture Shoots.