[Hiring] Senior 3D Animator @Gameloft

Role Description

Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior 3D Gameplay Animator to contribute their skills to our Dungeons & Dragons® PC/Console project. This innovative game will blend the features of Action-RPG / Survival with unique elements of life-simulation games to redefine the genre and capture the imaginations of players worldwide.

• Create high-quality and visually compelling animations for stylized game characters and creatures, adding on top of the artistic intent from the creative and animation directors.
• Assist in the creation and management of animation systems within the Unity game engine.
• Identify and help resolving technical and artistic issues related to animations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to make certain that animations satisfy their intended design.
• Get actively involved with tools and technology and contribute effectively to the animation pipeline.
• Verify the quality of assets in the game and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and performance targets.
• Meet project timelines and production schedules.
• Mentor Intermediate and Junior Animators.
• Assist in documenting and communicating workflows and best practices to support consistency across the Animation team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the games industry, along with a strong passion for video games.
• High-quality portfolio of videogame related animations, preferably with an emphasis on stylization and gameplay.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D animation packages.
• Expert knowledge of keyframe animation principles and techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with other departments.
• Strong ability to understand and follow technical and aesthetic requirements set by the project leads.
• Knowledge of rigging and skinning characters for animation in order to collaborate and provide feedback to technical animators.
• Understanding of game engine animation systems and tools for creating complex animation behaviors.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with animation in the game engine.
• Good understanding of game mechanics as they pertain to animating characters.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Portfolio of several shipped titles.
• Advanced proficiency with the use of Autodesk Maya.
• Professional experience with the Unity game engine.
• Cinematography knowledge (cameras, editing, storytelling).
• Professional experience with Motion Capture animation workflows.

Benefits

• Join a top global mobile and video game publisher using the latest technologies;
• Work with a talented international team in a friendly, creative environment;
• Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry;
• Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide;
• Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.
• Possibility to work remotely in a global product company with talented people;
• Competitive salary according to the qualifications;
• 21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave, and national holidays as non-working days;
• Medical insurance, psychologist;
• Parental leave;
• Own educational platform with courses, training programs, and certifications;
• Employee Referral Program with great bonuses;
• Technical support and equipment.