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.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 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.
Bonus points
- 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.
What Gameloft offers:
- 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.
To consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Your CV must include a portfolio link. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art assessment.
