Remote Senior Gameplay Animator Job in Austin, TX T-Minus Zero Entertainment

Who you are

• 6+ years of experience in animation in the games industry.
• Strong knowledge of body mechanics and animation principles.
• Experience with animation software such as Maya or Blender.
• Expert-level proficiency with the Unreal Engine animation pipeline.
• Proven ability to animate a variety of styles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively articulate visual concepts.
• Healthy approach to problem solving and collaboration.
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback that reinforces our team goals.
• Passion for growing in your craft and sharing knowledge.

Desirables

• Experience in a full-cycle development process in a shipped title
• Experience working with motion capture data
• A deep passion for gaming and a solid understanding of the industry trends and styles

What the job involves

• Create character and environmental animations with a deep understanding of body mechanics and contribute to establishing the style and quality bar with the Lead Animator.
• Oversee and implement gameplay animations into Unreal Engine. This includes owning the creation and maintenance of animation blueprints state machines sequencer and other blueprints as well as troubleshooting technical challenges.
• Work closely with the design team to implement gameplay mechanics and creature behaviors.
• Provide feedback and requests on improving animation rigs and tools.
• Mentor animators and promote the sharing of knowledge.