Senior Animator (Madden)
Please note: this position is required to be hybrid/on-site in Orlando FL (2-3x per week). Relocation sponsorship is not guaranteed at this time.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Gameplay Animator to join our team and play a pivotal role in creating immersive and captivating gaming experiences. As a Senior Animator, you will bring life to characters and environments, utilizing state-of-the-art animation techniques in game engines, and mentoring junior animators to ensure top-notch quality.
Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate extensive experience with shipping multiple game titles or equivalent projects.
• Utilize expertise in state machines and motion matching to create seamless and dynamic in-game animations.
• Work proficiently in game engines like Unreal or Unity, ensuring smooth integration of animations.
• Debug and optimize animations in the game to enhance player experiences.
• Mentor junior animators, providing guidance and support during onboarding.
• Collaborate effectively with central teams and other game development teams, fostering communication and cooperation.
• Take ownership of a specific area of the game or feature, leading the animation efforts.
• Share experience and insights through presentations at internal and external conferences.
• Stay current with the latest animation technologies and trends, incorporating new tech like AI, ML, VR/AR, and more into projects.
• Collaborate with global teams in various time zones, maintaining effective digital communication.
• Create target videos to define animation goals and communicate them effectively.
• Direct talent during mocap sessions to capture authentic performances.
Nice to Have:
• Experience in people management, providing leadership and guidance to animation teams.
• A passion for sports and football knowledge, contributing to sports-themed game development.
• Proficiency in coding, enabling collaboration with engineers and technical teams.
• Experience with cutting-edge animation technologies like chatGPT, mid-journey, mov.ai, volumetric, etc.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8wb3k-45-43-68-31-42 in your application.
