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2K is a top interactive entertainment company known for popular games like NBA 2K, BioShock, and Borderlands, offering engaging gaming experiences across multiple platforms.

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Senior Gameplay Animator

3 weeks, 3 days ago

United States

Full-time

Senior

Game Developer

Software Development

Prototyping Unreal Engine

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2K

2K is a top interactive entertainment company known for popular games like NBA 2K, BioShock, and Borderlands, offering engaging gaming experiences across multiple platforms.

Internet Software & Services

10K-50K

Founded 2005

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Description

Create gameplay, AI, and scripted animations using keyframe and augmented mocap techniques.
Develop high-quality gameplay animations that match the game’s visual style and the animation director’s vision.
Implement and optimize animations in Unreal Engine.
Work closely with programmers and designers to support multiple features and refine the animation pipeline.
Collaborate with senior animators and cross-disciplinary teams to integrate animations into gameplay and AI systems.
Review animation work with the gameplay team and give and receive constructive feedback.
Problem-solve, debug, and optimize animation systems to ensure smooth gameplay experiences.
Estimate task timelines and meet deadlines for assigned work.
Research reference materials, document findings, and share knowledge to support animation development.
Mentor, coach, and train junior animators.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Senior Animator on a AAA title.
Strong skills in keyframe and stylized 3D animation using Maya and/or MotionBuilder.
Experience working in Unreal Engine for animation implementation and debugging.
Strong understanding of character performance, form, gesture, and silhouette for player characters and AI.
Excellent understanding of anatomy and caricature.
Experience animating human bipedal figures, organic forms, quadrupeds, and mechanical objects.
Experience creating and maintaining gameplay and AI systems related to video game animation.
Experience structuring and maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping.
Experience working with motion capture data and editing it.
Experience with hand-key facial animation and tools such as Jali.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities.
Professional proficiency in both French and English for candidates located in Quebec.

Benefits

Competitive base salary ranging from $100,200 to $148,320 per year in California at start of employment.
Eligibility for bonus and/or equity awards.
401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility.
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
14 paid holidays per calendar year.
Paid vacation of 15 to 25 days per year, or eligibility for the company’s discretionary time off program.
Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
Paid parental and compassionate leave.
Wellbeing programs, mental health support, family planning support through Maven, commuter benefits, and fitness-related expense reimbursements.

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