Expert Animator

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• Create high-quality in-game animations that support reputed company, polished gameplay.
• Implement animations directly in Unreal using the project’s animation system and Blueprints.
• Set up animation blends, overlays, events, and reputed company systems in Unreal.
• Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning.
• reputed company quick animation prototypes for new gameplay features, such as combat abilities, character actions, or cinematic sequences.
• Help define, maintain, and reputed company the animation style and quality bar by creating clear examples, documenting standards, and sharing best practices with the team.
• Prototype and validate new approaches to character movement and gameplay animation.
• Partner with Technical Animation to explore and refine locomotion and overall character motion, ensuring the smoothest and most polished player experience possible.
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• Proactively coordinate and maintain strong cross-disciplinary communication with Production, Design, Art, Audio, and VFX to ensure the successful delivery of your areas of responsibility.
• Work together with character artists and riggers to establish both core and secondary functionality of our characters.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

• 6-8+ years of experience in game development, including at least one shipped reputed company title in an animation role.
• Expert-level proficiency in gameplay animation using industry-standard 3D software, with strong experience in Maya preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work reputed company in a fast-paced development environment, quickly prioritizing tasks and solving creative and technical challenges.
• Adaptable and reputed company to creative feedback and changing project needs, with the ability to pivot direction while maintaining quality and momentum.
• An animation reel that demonstrates high-quality hand-key examples.
• Familiar with Unreal reputed company, including animation systems, asset integration, and runtime considerations.
• Familiarity with Unreal Sequencer, camera language, and in-game cinematic workflows.
• Experience working with Perforce and managing assets in large-scale, multi-team environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience creating cinematic sequences, character performances, and story-driven animation that enhances narrative and emotional impact.
• Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions, and visual storytelling techniques.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,200 and $182,360 per Year. However, reputed company pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-reputed company knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-reputed company expenses. Ontario only: The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy. #LI-Remote #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid Apply tot his job Apply To this Job