As a Video Game Animator, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and continuously grow and develop your skills
Position: Video Game Animator
Location: New York, New York, United States
Salary: $69 Per hour
Job Description: As a Video Game Animator, you will be responsible for bringing to life the characters and environments in our video games. This is a highly creative and technical role, where you will use your expertise in animation, storytelling, and game design to create captivating and immersive gaming experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the game design team to understand the vision and goals of the game
- Create animations for characters, creatures, and environments using various techniques such as keyframe animation, motion capture, and procedural animation
- Develop and maintain animation pipelines, tools, and processes to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality animations
- Work closely with other members of the art team to ensure consistency and cohesiveness in the overall visual style of the game
- Continuously research and implement new techniques and technologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of animations
- Collaborate with programmers to integrate animations into the game engine and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise
- Participate in reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall quality of animations
- Maintain organized and well-documented files and assets for easy access and sharing within the team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Art, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in video game animation or a similar role
- Strong proficiency in animation software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender
- Excellent understanding of animation principles, timing, and motion
- Experience with motion capture and facial animation is a plus
- Solid knowledge of game engines and their animation systems, such as Unity or Unreal Engine
- Strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills and techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Passion for video games and a strong understanding of their mechanics and design principles
If you are a creative and driven individual with a passion for bringing characters to life, we would love to have you on our team!