Senior Gameplay Animator
5 days ago
Gondola is looking for a skilled Gameplay Animation Director to lead the development of our new IP. As the director of gameplay animation, you will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence in this area.
Your duties will include:
- Crafting high-quality animations and systems using traditional principles, gameplay fundamentals, and motion-capture technology.
- Developing a deep understanding of game design mechanics, 3Cs, AI behavior, narrative design, camera animation, and facial animation.
- Leading collaboration with multiple disciplines and departments to achieve unified goals.
- Providing input and responding effectively to feedback to deliver AAA titles.
- Identifying and resolving tool implementation issues and suggesting workflow improvements to enhance team efficiency and creativity.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- 7+ years of professional animation experience (or equivalent training and experience).
- 1 or more shipped AAA game title credit.
- Expertise in game engines and building animation systems.
- Experience with motion capture, editing, and cleanup.
- Strong animation fundamentals in human and creature movement (timing, weight, balance).
- Ability to adapt to new tools and tech.
- Fluency in Maya.
- Strong problem-solving skills, both technical and cross-department.
- Ability to mentor Junior Animators.
- Philosophical thinking about character movement.
- Bonus points for understanding character creation (modeling, texturing, and rigging) and experience leading a content-focused team in AAA games.
We aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment at Gondola. Research suggests that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to hesitate when they don't meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply, even if you're unsure.
About GondolaGondola strives to create iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver exceptional gaming experiences for everyone to enjoy. Our beloved franchises include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. We're committed to advancing gameplay with cutting-edge technology and creating an inclusive company where diverse teams thrive.
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