Senior Gameplay Animator (Combat Specialist)
$106.1k - $199.3kLightspeed Studios
- **Business Unit**# **What the Role Entails*** Collaborate with game designers and programmers to craft high-quality animations that look and feel exceptional.* Own the full animation pipeline, from previz and mocap planning through clean-up, keyframing, implementation, and playtesting; iterating until the result meets the highest standard.* Proactively communicate with programmers, designers, artists, and writers to ensure animations align with gameplay intentions, mission objectives, art direction, and narrative.* Embrace iteration and feedback, with a willingness to explore new ideas and both give and receive constructive critique.* Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and creatively driven team environment.# **Who We Look For*** 7+ years of animation experience in video game development.* Expert knowledge of range and/or melee combat animation in AAA games.* Proficiency in editing and animating motion capture data in Maya.* Highly skilled in hand-key animation, with deep understanding of animation principles and strong aesthetic judgment; capable of accurately controlling the rhythm, impact, and silhouette appeal of character animation.* Demonstrates exceptional creativity and is capable of independently delivering high-quality combat action design.* Strong understanding of realistic body mechanics and performance.* Ability to learn and adapt to new tools and animation implementation techniques.* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a drive to raise the quality bar.Preferred Qualifications:* At least one shipped AAA title.* Project experience using Unreal Engine.* Experience with motion-matching, and pose-matching techniques.Location State(s)US-California-Los AngelesThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $106,100.00 to $199,300.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.# **Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent**As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
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