Are you excited about the possibilities that exist in layering and blending a multitude of animations in a real-time environment? We need someone to approach this task with as much attention to the creative art of animation as they apply to the technical task of making it happen.

As a Senior 1st Person Animator, you will be involved in all aspects of production, from the initial concept of player motion to technical considerations of implementation, to collaboration with other art and design teams on the look and feel of our 1st and 3rd person combat. You will support the Animation Team's goals of efficient completion of tasks as well as participating in critique towards the overall creative process. Most importantly, you will empower the player through fun and memorable animation performances.

If you are self-driven, are the ultimate team player and possess the desire to make great games, this is the opportunity to hone your skills at the next level. We’d love to hear from you. We are right there with you; it's what drives us every day. Be a part of our team and let's create new worlds together!

Responsibilities

• Create high quality 1st & 3rd person animations through keyframe and motion capture editing
• Advocate the player experience and work with design on the future of our combat
• Work with the Art Director and Animation Lead to help set the quality bar for asset creation
• Collaborate cross discipline in completing projects and tasks
• Strive to optimize and enhance an effective animation pipeline while identifying workflow improvements
• Promote a positive attitude and a desire to grow yourself and others
• Exhibit, and be able to teach to other artists, an expertise in your craft.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong understanding of 1st person gameplay mechanics, immersive camera motion and core game design principals
• Experience animating 1st person and 3rd person content
• Experience collaborating and communicating with multiple disciplines, peers and managers
• Advanced understanding of the core principals of animation
• Ability to problem solve creative solutions
• Desire and skillset to create world class games
• Thorough knowledge of Maya

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

• Ability to provide leadership and direction to other animators
• Passion for FPS games