Senior Animator
Gunfire Games is seeking an experienced Senior 3D Animator who is passionate about working on games and animations, has a great eye for detail and is always striving to push their work to the highest possible level. This role will be working closely with the tech team and designers in both 3ds Max and Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate has significant experience working as an animator in the games industry and has an excellent understanding of the principles of animation. The candidate should have excellent skills in 3D animation software, preferably 3ds Max and can set realistic estimates for their own scope of work and deliver that work on time. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, committed, and a true team player, as well as knowledgeable of common practices and has a solid understanding of industry trends. Position may be performed remotely (within the United States) although ability to be on-site is preferred.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Create high quality animations that portray character personalities consistent with the style and vision as laid out by the Design and/or Art Director
Demonstrate a superior sense of posing, timing, and weight
Continuously push the quality of the animations
Help to identify and solve animation process and implementation issues
REQUIREMENTS
6+ years of Animation experience, 2+ in Senior Animator role
A demo reel that showcases a range of GAMEPLAY animations (handkey & mocap)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Strong knowledge and experience of working with custom character rigs
Strong knowledge and experience of creating handkeyed character animations
Strong knowledge and experience working with motion capture
Ability to work in 3ds Max using proprietary animation tools
Understanding of the technical limitations of game engines and console platforms
Willingness to accept and provide feedback and work well under pressure
Flexibility to cope with frequent iterations
Must be physically in the US and legally able to work in the US without employer sponsorship for an indefinite period of time
PLUSES
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine
Cinematic knowledge
Experience with character and prop rigging
WHAT WE’LL BE LOOKING FOR
Experience working as an animator in the games industry
A diverse reel showcasing gameplay animation, and both handkeyed and mocap based animations
Excellent understanding of the principles of animation
Excellent skills in 3D animation software, preferably 3dsMax
A passion for video games and animation
Strong ability to deliver on time and to set realistic time estimates for own work
Someone who is motivated & committed - good team player with a can-do attitude
Knowledge of common practices and the understanding of industry trends
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the hired applicant may be required to undertake additional tasks as may be reasonably expected to perform.
To apply, submit your application via email including the information below along with your resume to jobs@gunfiregames.com
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Gunfire Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Pay range: $85,000 - $110,000. Base pay offered will be based on candidate’s skills, experience, and other professional considerations.