Expert Gameplay Animator - Infinity Ward

2 Months ago • 6 Years + • Animation • $97,200 PA - $179,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Infinity Ward seeks an Expert Gameplay Animator with 6+ years of experience in game development and next-generation technologies. Responsibilities include creating high-quality realistic key-framed and motion capture animations, collaborating with the animation team, meeting deadlines, designing animation features, and troubleshooting gameplay issues using debugging tools. Proficiency in Maya, node-based graphs, and game engine pipelines is essential. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, along with a strong passion for animation and video games.
Must have:
  • 6+ years professional experience
  • Proficiency in keyframe & motion capture animation
  • Maya proficiency
  • Experience with node-based graphs and gameplay systems
  • Game engine pipeline expertise
  • Debugging skills
  • Excellent communication
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Free and discounted games

Job Details

Job Title:

Expert Gameplay Animator - Infinity Ward

Requisition ID:

R022964

Job Description:

Your Platform

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry.  We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment.  We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at , on Facebook at , and on X.

Your Mission

Infinity Ward, developer of numerous award-winning games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, is seeking an Expert Gameplay Animator with experience in game development and an interest in working with next-generation technologies.   

Job duties include:

  • Create high quality realistic key-framed and motion capture animations, demonstrating a strong sense of posing, timing, and weight
  • Work closely with the Lead Animator and animation team to establish character motion and personality
  • Accept direction and cooperate with the team to meet production deadlines
  • design and take ownership of animation features

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of professional experience
  • Proficiency in both realistic key frame and motion capture animation
  • Proficiency in Maya
  • Strong experience working with node-based graphs and building gameplay systems
  • High comfort level with utilizing game engine pipelines
  • Ability to use debugging tools to identify and solve gameplay issues
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Strong passion for animation and video games

“We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.”

About Infinity Ward

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, CA, just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

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