Virtuos ยท 20 hours ago
Senior Gameplay Animator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expVirtuos is a leading company in the gaming industry, known for creating immersive gaming experiences. They are seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to join their collaborative team, responsible for producing high-quality animations and working closely with various departments to enhance animation workflows.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Design and produce rough and polished animations utilizing leading software tools and integrate these seamlessly into game engines
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance animation workflows, develop tools, and support complex animation systems
Take charge in motion capture sessions, including directing, troubleshooting, and refining captured data
Providing creative solutions to project challenges and requirements
Uphold high standards for animation aesthetics and technical quality consistent with project requirements
Use advanced knowledge of animation frameworks such as combat animation, creature animation, and body mechanics
Communicate proactively and constructively with stakeholders across departments to ensure clarity on objectives, schedules, and deliverables
Adapt communication approaches to engage effectively with both creative and technical teams
Integrate smoothly into client-established workflows and tools while showing flexibility to adjust to various client organizational cultures
Apply expertise in previsualization to aid in planning sequences that enhance gameplay narrative and flow
Utilize knowledge of camera work to support animation presentation and scene composition (preferred)
Continuously adapt to evolving project demands, software updates, and technical constraints to maintain productivity and innovation
Qualification
Required
At least ten years of experience in game development, including participation in shipping AAA titles
Proficient in both keyframe and motion capture animation techniques
Skilled in industry-standard animation packages such as Maya and MotionBuilder or equivalents
Demonstrated experience successfully integrating animations into game engines (proprietary or Unreal Engine)
Strong familiarity with previsualization processes and methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and prioritization capabilities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Effective team collaborator with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas with clarity
Proven ability to adapt to different client workflows and company cultures readily
A genuine enthusiasm for gaming and a deep understanding of how gameplay mechanics relate to animation design
Preferred
Experience animating a wide range of characters, including humans, creatures, and fantastical entities
Working knowledge of multiple game engines or proprietary platforms
Experience with blend trees, motion matching, and state machines
Programming or scripting abilities beneficial for creating or improving animation tools (e.g., Python, C#, C++)
Prior exposure to camera operations or cinematography in an animation context is a valuable plus
Benefits
Annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision plan
Parental leave
Research & development opportunities
401k matching
Paid time off
Company
Virtuos
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake DiGennaro
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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