Senior Narrative Gameplay Animator (Project Hire)

Responsibilities:

• Create and integrate AAA quality animations for scripted moments within the game using Unreal Engine 5
• Use motion capture optimally and hand-key appropriately
• Support the creation and maintenance of an Unreal pipeline for scripted events
• Collaborate and work alongside other 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, realization team, and design, to give and accept feedback
• Assist in establishing standard methodologies in animation
• Participate in motion capture shoots when needed

Requirements & Skills:

• Proven Senior 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 work in all aspects of animation including biped, quadruped and vehicles
• Demo reel showing an understanding of animation principles