Lead Narrative Gameplay Animator

November 30

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That's No Moon

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2021

🎮 Gaming

📱 Media

Description

• Create and integrate AAA quality animations that reflect the game design goals and mechanics using Unreal Engine 5 • Use motion capture optimally and hand-key appropriately • Work closely with Animation, Camera Layout, Engineering and Design • Oversee narrative moments for all levels, scripted events and custom animations as well as being an individual contributor • Create and maintain motion lists in collaboration with other departments • Support the creation and maintenance of an Unreal pipeline for scripted events • Lead and mentor a team of Narrative Gameplay Animators to ensure that animations are cohesive with cinematics and gameplay • Work at the highest level, technically and aesthetically • Be proactive with troubleshooting any animation workflow, rigging and pipeline issues • Communicate effectively with animators, engineers and design, to give and accept feedback • Assist in establishing standard methodologies in animation • Participate in motion capture shoots when needed

Requirements

• Proven Lead experience working with motion capture data and hand-key animation in the game industry • Working knowledge of Unreal Engine, with an emphasis on animation and Sequencer • Ability to create and lead in all aspects of animation including biped, quadruped and vehicles • Demo reel showing an understanding of animation principles, while including gameplay • Ability to bring ideas forward by means of storyboarding, previs or blocking animation. • Experienced with specific gameplay animation editing including blending, cycles and layering • Expert knowledge of previsualization and cinematography principles • Expert knowledge of Maya • Experience with creating and integrating scripted animations in engine • Proven ability to successfully lead an Animation team • Passionate about games and the enthusiasm to make the best! • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • 401(k) match • flexible PTO • supplemental life and disability • and more.