Senior Gameplay Animator

3 weeks ago

Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden Arkane Studios Full time

Overview

Arkane Studios is seeking a talented Gameplay Animator to contribute to the development of our next AAA title. As a key member of our animation team, you will collaborate with directors and leads to maintain the high level of quality for all animations in our productions.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with directors and leads to define and maintain the high level of quality for all animations in our productions.
  • Create high-quality animations for NPCs, enemies, and companions, as well as player animations in first-person and third-person perspectives.
  • Work with all disciplines to develop content implementation tools, technology, and workflow.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve animation-related issues efficiently.
  • Develop realistic and stylized animations using hand-key animation and motion editing according to gameplay-specific needs.
  • Contribute to quick blockouts for gameplay tests.
  • Collaborate with animators and other disciplines to create a cohesive vision and experience.
  • Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments.
  • Implement animation assets into the game engine and iterate as needed.

Qualifications

  • Shipped at least one AAA title and been part of a full development cycle.
  • Technical experience working with game engines and game animation implementation.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Motionbuilder and experience in editing motion capture data.
  • Expert knowledge of basic principles of animation: timing, dynamics, and body mechanics.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Passion for video games and first-person immersive games.
  • Receptive to direction, constructive feedback, and willingness to work through an iterative process.
  • Adapt to technical dependencies and engine limitations.
  • Experience with proprietary editors or other engines like CryEngine, Unreal, or idTech.
  • Bachelor's degree in Art, Animation, or Game Development.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience animating creatures, animals, robots, and other non-human characters.

About the Role

This is a permanent onsite position with the possibility of working in a hybrid capacity. We support relocation and/or application for work permits for non-EU passport holders or those not currently residing in Sweden.

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