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Senior Animator - DCUO
4 years ago
Dimensional Ink Games is building teams as diverse as our ideas.
Opportunity
- Animate a range of characters and objects in the DCUO
- Expand the animation library on a live game
- Work within an established pipeline
- Collaborate with Design and Art
Leader In Craft
- Modern Tools/Techniques: Comfortable animating in Maya and exporting into a game engine
- Engine: Well versed in industry standard game engines (Knowledge of Unreal 3 highly valued)
- Key Frame Animations: Strong experience making hand key action combat animations for games in a wide range of character types and poses beyond bi-pedal.
- Characters: Working knowledge of rigging and character animation tools in Maya including skeletons, skinning/deformers, constraints and FK/IK.
- Tools: Comfortable troubleshooting existing tools and improving pipelines.
- Bonus: Experience using Cascade to create immersive effects.
- End result: Must be able to animate a wide variety of animations from combat to creatures to cinematic moments that enhances game for players in an immersive experience.
Culture
- Innovative Ownership: Be an owner, build owners
We know that to succeed means to fail but fail wisely and come back better. Don’t do something just because it’s always been done that way. Be open to learning from all sources and be willing to teach all. Work smart and pursue your craft with passion. - Empathy: Walk in their shoes
We take the time to see from the perspectives of our team members and our players. We care deeply, behave positively, and communicate candidly. Emotional intelligence allows our team to act with respect and appreciate each another (and ourselves). - Collaboration: See the best idea, not have the best idea
We are better together than by ourselves, so we know that a great idea can come from anywhere. We are committed to hiring the best-fitting team members who amplify our craftsmanship and inspire us all to grow. - Honesty/Humility: Integrity matters
We have the self-reflection to hold ourselves accountable and support those who also hold themselves accountable. Be transparent to build trust and a team that is empowered to be bold and authentic. We trust our team members and their feedback.
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