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Contract 3D Animator

Skills
3D AnimationAnimationAutodesk MayaCharacter AnimationFilmFinite State MachinesGameplay
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Strong 3D animation skills applicable to gameplay and cinematic systems
  • Proficiency in Maya required
  • Proficient in runtime engine animation workflows (Unreal 4 preferred)
  • 2+ years industry animation experience
  • Experience in full development cycle of indie, AA, or AAA game title

Nice to have

  • Creating first-person animation
  • Understanding of animation state machines and blueprint
  • Using Ragdoll plug-in for Maya
  • Avid gamer passionate about games
  • Experience with VR platforms (Oculus, HTC, PSVR)
  • Worked in AAA and Indie environments
  • Experience with remote teams

Day to day

  • Create and implement character animation using motion capture, keyframe, and in-engine tools
  • Iterate and refine animation based on lead and director feedback
  • Collaborate with designers, VFX artists, tech animators, audio, modeling, engineering, and production to bring characters to life
  • Provide feedback to animation team members
  • Offer animation reference for review