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Animator
Electric Square. Work as part of the animation team on the character pipeline from rigging to implementing gameplay character move sets.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced skills in character animation, including the creation of flexible rigs and high-quality animations optimized for gameplay. Proficient in collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve artistic and technical objectives in game development.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Animation Production ExperienceAdvanced Skills in MayaUnity Game Engine ProficiencyKey Frame Animation SkillsExpert Understanding of Animation Principles
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Hard Skills
Character RiggingAnimation OptimizationJoint Hierarchy CreationSkin WeightingEngine-Optimized DeformationGameplay Animation SystemsStylized MotionAnimation PrototypingCut-Scene SupportProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationSelf-MotivationTask PrioritizationResponsiveness to Deadlines
Tools & Technologies
MayaUnity
Industry Keywords
Mobile Game DevelopmentCharacter AnimationGameplay IntentionsAnimation PrinciplesArtistic Direction
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesUnity
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work as part of the animation team on the character pipeline from rigging to implementing gameplay character move sets.
- Build flexible, game-ready rigs for high-energy characters.
- Create and integrate character animations in the game engine.
- Apply animation principles to create high-quality animations, optimize them for technical constraints, and make changes requested by artistic direction.
- Report to the Lead Artist.
- Work with the Lead Technical Animator to establish a reliable pipeline for authoring gameplay and performance animations.
- Collaborate with the Lead Artist, Game Designers, and Programmers to meet quality objectives, gameplay intentions, and engine capabilities.
- Communicate with Game Designers and Programmers to find effective solutions, fix issues, and achieve goals on time.
- Prototype and previsualize animation systems and ideas for animation and gameplay discussions.
- Support in-game cut-scenes and performance animation requirements.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Animation production experience on at least one shipped mobile game, with experience or a portfolio showcasing stylized motion.
- Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & Unity Game Engine.
- Must excel at creating flexible joint hierarchies, skin weighting and engine-optimized deformation set-up.
- Exceptional key frame animation skills and a reel that showcases world leading animation quality in character and other related gameplay animation systems.
- Expert level of understanding of the principals of animation.
- Strong understanding of animation and how it applies to gameplay.
- A passion for character animation, playing games and film.
- Traditional art skills are a distinct advantage.
- A passionate and self-motivated individual, willingness to work in a team and communicate effectively.
- Ability to prioritise one's own tasks and be responsive to deadlines.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and proactively resolve them.