ArenaNet LLC
We make the games we want to play a reality, and infuse them with innovation, hand-crafted detail, and creative passion.
Senior Gameplay Animator – Unannounced Project
Location
Washington
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$49 - $73 / hour
5 yrs expEnglishUnreal Engine
Job Description
• Create AAA animations for gameplay and locomotion, with a focus on combat for a variety of characters and creatures.
• Collaborate with Design to achieve clear and expressive action gameplay animations that feel responsive to player input.
• Contribute to the development of content and gameplay pipelines and systems.
• Work closely with the Animation Lead, Art Director, Design, and other disciplines to execute an eye-catching animation style that delivers a fantastic combat experience.
• Work closely with Tech Art to iterate on character rigs and refine animation workflows.
• Use both keyframe and motion capture to craft compelling animated performances.
• Actively share knowledge, process, and constructive feedback.
• Participate in teamwide playtests and contribute your ideas and feedback to group discussions.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of professional game industry experience as a Gameplay Animator
- Ability to keyframe strong gameplay animation and execute at a very high level, as shown by examples of professional work
- Deep understanding of kinetics, action gameplay animation, and animation systems
- Experience implementing animation content into existing runtime systems
- Expert knowledge of Maya character animation workflows
- Strong understanding of UE5 animation systems and workflows
- Outstanding ability to problem-solve and explore creative solutions in an ambiguous space
- Experience enhancing and implementing motion capture data
- Strong understanding and experience with motion capture data and animation process
- Passion for working collaboratively and the ability to communicate feedback in a positive and healthy way
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Unwavering commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Technical Skills: Scripting
- Technical Skills: Rigging
- Unreal: Experience with Animation Blueprints, Montages and Sequencer.
Benefits
- This role is eligible for benefits through our third-party employing agency, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and flexible and dependent care spending accounts.
