3D Gameplay Animator

1 month ago
Full-time
Mid Level
AR/VR Development
Demiurge Studios

Demiurge Studios

Demiurge Studios, founded in 2002, creates original video games for mobile, PC, and console platforms with deep systems, compelling gameplay, and memorable characters. Based in Boston, MA, the team has worked on hit AAA titles and continues to innovate...

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2002
$1835M raised

Description

  • Support and collaborate on animation solutions that improve gameplay readability, storytelling, and design mechanics.
  • Author and implement key-frame animation for characters, creatures, and other assets.
  • Prototype and iterate quickly on animations to achieve the desired gameplay feel.
  • Apply character, controls, and camera principles to both first-person and third-person views.
  • Create and maintain animation workflows, pipelines, and processes for action games.
  • Implement animation work in Unreal Engine, including first- and third-person workflows.
  • Maintain animation documentation and share techniques with teammates.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of game industry experience.
  • At least 1 shipped title.
  • Production experience with Unreal Engine.
  • Experience with anim blueprints, montages, and animation workflows in Unreal.
  • Experience setting up character and facial rigging.
  • Experience with Maya, Max, and/or MotionBuilder.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an agile, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
  • Portfolio required.
  • Preferred: traditional animation skills.
  • Preferred: motion capture experience, including directing and clean-up.
  • Preferred: first-person animation experience.
  • Preferred: T-shaped game development skills such as modeling, VFX, lighting, or coding.
  • Preferred: passion for third-person action-adventure games and multiplayer games (PvE and PvP).
  • Preferred: modeling skills.
  • Remote work within the United States may be available; relocation assistance may also be available.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $77,000 to $129,000 per year.
  • Eligibility for the company’s benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Generous PTO program with vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
  • Studio closure during the last week of December to recharge.
  • Medical benefits with PPO options starting on the first day of employment.
  • Vision and dental benefits.
  • HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSA options.
  • 401(k) with partial match.
  • Commuter reimbursement for hybrid employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement for lifelong learning.
  • Referral bonuses and bonus plan.
  • Access to a large game library and on-site office perks including free snacks, drinks, lunch, and game-night food.

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