Character Animator: Narrative Gameplay (Junior/Mid-Level)

1 Month ago • 1 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Character Animator, you will be part of the team creating world-class entertainment experiences at Rockstar Games. You will be responsible for creating stunning animations to support the overall player experience. Collaborating closely with the design team to create immersive experiences and implementing, troubleshooting, and debugging animation systems. You will also help improve animation pipelines. This role is in Bangalore, India, and requires a passion for gameplay animation and working in a highly motivated and inclusive environment.
Must have:
  • Minimum 1 year of experience animating video games
  • Exceptional skill in animating the human figure
  • Strong understanding of animation in game development
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge of Motion Builder and motion capture
  • Professional experience developing third person action games
  • Practical knowledge of state machines and motion trees

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 talented Animators (Junior/ Mid- Level) who possess a passion for gameplay animation.

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

WHAT WE DO

  • We create narrative in-game stories and open world moments for all Rockstar video games.
  • We are involved in the planning and direction of motion capture shoots.
  • We embellish performances, emphasizing weight, timing & silhouette to create visually stunning animations.
  • We take mocap data and edit the structure to work for in game interactions.
  • We work with the global animation and design teams to solve problems and implement immersive sequences.
  • We review animations and implement feedback from lead reviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create stunning animations that are responsive and support the overall player experience.
  • Work closely with the design team to create immersive experiences.
  • Implement, troubleshoot, and debug animation systems.
  • Help improve animation pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art/Animation or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience animating video games.

SKILLS

  • Positive and solution-orientated individuals.
  • Exceptional skill in animating the human figure to create realistic character animations.
  • Strong understanding of development issues in getting animations into a game.
  • Bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughout production.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with Artists, Designers and Programmers.
  • Deep rooted interest in video games and films.

PLUSES

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

  • Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of Motion Builder and motion capture.
  • Professional experience developing third person action games.
  • Practical knowledge of state machines and motion trees.

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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