Senior Gameplay Animator - Dungeons&Dragons
Job Details
Based in our Barcelona Studio, join the talented team in Montréal and embark on a unique gaming adventure! We are looking for a passionate Senior Gameplay Animator to bring their skills to our Dungeons & Dragons® PC/Console video game project. This innovative project blends Action-RPG/Survival mechanics with the unique elements of life simulation games to redefine the genre and capture the imagination of gamers around the world.
As a Senior Gameplay Animator you will:
- 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.
About you
- Passion for video games.
- Experience in the games industry.
- 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.
- 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.
About us
Formidable Talent, Benchmark Games
Since 2006, Gameloft Barcelona has been developing benchmark games thanks to outstanding and highly talented people.
Our studio is currently working on Asphalt 9: Legends and Disney Speedstorm, and our games have always been fueled by the best franchises on the planet and downloaded by billions of players.
Proud of our people and our culture, we are making your professional development a priority — always looking at the best possible work-life balance, learning from each other, while leveling up your career.
Do you want to be part of a growing industry, and join a team that supports your vision and ambitions? Contact us and let’s build more award-winning multiplatform games together!
— Alexandru Adam