Gameplay Animator for AAA Titles
2 days ago
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Gameplay Animator to join our team at Arkane Studios, creating new and exciting AAA titles. As a Gameplay Animator, you will work closely with our Lead Gameplay Animator and Animation Director, collaborating on cross-functional teams to bring engaging experiences to life.
Our studio is located in Uppsala, Sweden, offering a unique blend of small-town charm and access to major cities like Stockholm. We prioritize teamwork over individual performance, practice an open-door policy, deliver on our promises, provide constructive feedback, take ownership, and learn from our mistakes.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with directors and leads to maintain high-quality animations across current and future projects.
- Create NPC and player animations, focusing on style, playability, and flow.
- Work with disciplines to develop implementation tools, technology, and workflow.
- Identify and resolve animation-related issues efficiently.
- Create high-quality realistic or stylized animations using hand keyframe animation and motion editing.
- Develop quick blockouts for gameplay tests.
- Collaborate with animators and other disciplines to create a cohesive vision and experience.
- Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with departments.
- Implement animation assets into game engines and iterate as needed.
Qualifications:
- Shipped at least one AAA title and participated in a full development cycle.
- Technical experience working with game engines and game animation implementation.
- Expert-level knowledge of Motionbuilder and experience editing motion capture data.
- Expert knowledge of basic animation principles: timing, dynamics, and body mechanics.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Possession of a passion for video games, particularly first-person immersive games.
- Ability to adapt to technical dependencies and engine limitations.
- Familiarity with proprietary editors or engines like CryEngine, Unreal, or idTech.
- Bachelor's degree in Art, Animation, or Game Development.
Estimated Salary Range: €60,000 - €80,000 per year
About Us
At Arkane Studios, we value teamwork, innovation, and creativity. Our mission is to push the boundaries of storytelling and gameplay in the world of AAA titles. If you're passionate about bringing your ideas to life and working collaboratively with talented individuals, we'd love to hear from you.
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