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Senior Gameplay Animator

Virtual Vocations Inc

To create immersive narrative experiences, the full-time Senior Narrative Gameplay Animator will produce high-quality animations for a AAA title, collaborating with various departments and utilizing Unreal Engine 5, while working remotely or onsite in Los Angeles. Key responsibilities: Create and integrate AAA quality animations for scripted moments using Unreal Engine 5 Collaborate with other animators to ensure cohesive animations that align with gameplay and cinematics Proactively troubleshoot animation workflow, rigging, and pipeline issues Required qualifications: Proven senior experience with motion capture data and hand-key animation in the game industry Working knowledge of Unreal Engine, particularly in animation and Sequencer Expert knowledge of Maya and experience with creating scripted animations in engine Demo reel showcasing an understanding of animation principles and gameplay integration Experience with facial animation and gameplay animation editing, including blending and layering

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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