Associate Animation Content Developer: Cinematics

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Games is seeking a talented Associate Animation Content Developer with a passion for animation and video games. This full-time, in-office position in Bangalore, India, involves supporting cinematic vision through technical and creative skills, creating smooth animation workflows, and collaborating with code teams. Responsibilities include implementing animation data, troubleshooting cinematics, maintaining documentation, and testing tools. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Animation or equivalent experience, an outstanding demo reel, and formal training in game development or animation. Skills include problem-solving technical issues, strong communication, adaptability, and familiarity with game engines.
Must have:
  • Handle tagging and implementation of animation data
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot cinematic issues
  • Maintain clear documentation and communication
  • Perform initial testing on tools and processes
  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation or equivalent
  • Outstanding demo reel
  • Formal training in Game Development / Technical Art / 3D Animation / Rigging
  • Proactive technical issue resolution
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly adaptable to evolving workflows
  • Familiarity with game engines or editors
Good to have:
  • Experience with Python scripting
  • Experience in game engines (Unreal Engine, GODOT, Unity)

Job Details

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar India is on the lookout for a talented Associate Animation Content Developer, who possess a passion for animation and video games.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Rockstar’s large game development studio in Bangalore, India. 

WHAT WE DO

  • We use both technical skills and creative understanding to support the cinematic vision.
  • We create smooth and reliable animation workflows to ensure error-free content delivery.
  • We collaborate with code teams to validate new features, enhance workflows, and contribute to ongoing tool development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Handle tagging and implementation of animation data using in-house tools, ensuring accuracy and consistency in metadata application.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to cinematics, including rigging, tools, and game engine integration with cinematic animations and in-game implementation.
  • Maintain clear documentation and communication, ensuring all changes, issues, and feedback are tracked and addressed efficiently.
  • Perform initial testing on tools, technologies, and processes, and provide actionable feedback prior to wider team adoption.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation or equivalent experience.
  • Outstanding demo reel.
  • Formal training or coursework in Game Development / Technical Art / 3D Animation / Rigging.

SKILLS

  • Proactively address technical issues in the cinematic pipeline by using a problem-solving mentality.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with members of our global teams.
  • Highly adaptable to evolving tools, pipelines, and workflows.
  • Familiarity with game engines or editors (Unreal Engine, proprietary tools).

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Experience with Python scripting or similar automation.
  • Experience in game engines (Unreal Engine, GODOT, Unity).

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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