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Cliffhanger Games · 23 hours ago
Principal Animator
Marina del Rey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$167K/yr - $238K/yr
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Research and implement new and innovative systems and concepts to fulfill pre-visualization objectives.
Through animation mastery and demonstration, create and deliver animation content from prototype to final quality that serves as an excellence benchmark and inspiration for the team.
Through competitive analysis and research, present opportunities to improve workflows to increase animation quality and efficiency.
Partner with Senior Animation Director, combat and 3C’s team, and key stakeholders in the development of mocap shot list and provide mocap direction when applicable.
Work in tandem with Senior Animation Director to proactively seek advances in mocap data manipulation techniques through evaluating new software features and tool advances that increase animation output and efficiency.
Through establishing the quality bar for studio animations, mentor and nurture the career development of the studio’s animation team.
Work with the Senior Animation Director and Technical Art and Engineering Teams in the identification and maintenance of engine technology requirements and performance metrics needed to meet presentation product goals.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum 10 years' experience in the games industry. 4+ years as a Principal Animator or equivalent.
Benefits
Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
80 hours per year of sick time
16 paid company holidays per year
10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Company
Cliffhanger Games
Cliffhanger Games is a new AAA development studio based in Seattle working on an original, third-person, single-player Black Panther game in collaboration with Marvel Games.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
