About the Role
The role involves creating fluid, responsive animations for in-game characters and actions, ensuring gameplay feels immersive and visually compelling through detailed animation work.
Responsibilities
- Design and produce high-quality character animations for interactive gameplay sequences
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate animations into game systems
- Refine animation timing and motion to enhance player feedback and responsiveness
- Develop animations that align with narrative context and character personality
- Optimize animation assets for performance across platforms
- Troubleshoot animation bugs and implement fixes in coordination with technical staff
- Maintain consistency in visual style across all animated content
- Use motion capture data effectively, including cleanup and refinement
- Create procedural or blended animations where appropriate for dynamic gameplay
- Document animation workflows and asset requirements for team reference
- Participate in peer reviews to ensure quality across animation deliverables
- Adapt animations based on playtesting feedback and design changes
- Ensure animations comply with technical constraints of the game engine
- Support the creation of UI animations when necessary
- Contribute to the development of animation style guides
- Stay current with industry tools and techniques relevant to gameplay animation
- Work within production schedules to meet milestone deadlines
- Provide estimates for animation tasks during pre-production and production phases
- Assist junior animators with technical and creative challenges
- Integrate animations using proprietary or standard game development tools
- Ensure frame accuracy and timing precision in all delivered animations
- Collaborate on the design of animation state machines and transition logic
- Support rigging and technical setup when needed
- Maintain organized project files and version control practices
- Participate in sprint planning and team standups as part of agile workflow
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Remote, within the United States
Team
Collaborative team environment with creative professionals
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a link to their animation portfolio showcasing relevant gameplay animation projects.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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