Lead Gameplay Animator

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Lead Gameplay Animator to join the development of an exciting new IP. You will lead your animation team, crafting high-quality animations and systems using traditional animation principles, gameplay fundamentals, and motion-capture. The role requires a strong understanding of game design mechanics, 3Cs, AI behavior, narrative design, camera animation, and facial animation, working collaboratively across disciplines to deliver AAA titles.

Must Have

• Lead animation team and their work.
• Craft high quality animations and systems using traditional animation principles, gameplay fundamentals and motion-capture.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of game design mechanics, 3Cs, AI behavior, narrative design, camera animation and facial animation.
• Work with multiple disciplines and departments to achieve unified goals.
• Actively give input and respond well to feedback.
• Troubleshoot tool implementations and suggest workflow improvements.

Good to Have

• Understanding of character creation (modeling, texturing, and rigging).
• Leading experience on a content focused team in AAA games.
• Major recognition in your field of work.
• Experience in adjacent disciplines such as quest design, environment art, programming, etc.

You will become and be part of a tight-knit team that prides itself on creating complex, high-quality and believable content.

Using your experience, on this project you will positively contribute to our studio — with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.

You’ll help us by...

• Leading your animation team and their work.
• Using traditional animation principles, gameplay fundamentals and motion-capture to craft high quality animations and systems
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of game design mechanics, 3Cs, AI behavior, narrative design, camera animation and facial animation.
• Working with multiple disciplines and departments to achieve unified goals
• Actively give input and respond well to feedback to achieve the polish level we need to deliver AAA titles
• Troubleshoot tool implementations and suggest workflow improvements to increase team efficiency and creativity

You’re awesome because you have...

• 3+ years Professional Animation experience (or some combination of applicable training and experience)
• 1 or more shipped AAA game title credit
• Expertise and knowledge in game engines and building animation systems
• Experience of the motion capture process, editing and cleanup
• Strong animation fundamentals in human and creature movement (timing, weight, balance)
• Strong skills in leading teams
• Ability to adapt to new tools and tech
• Fluent in Maya
• Strong problem-solving skills both technical and cross-department
• Ability to mentor Animators
• Ability to think philosophically about character movement

Bonus points for...

• An understanding of character creation (modeling, texturing, and rigging) is a bonus
• Leading experience on a content focused team in AAA games
• Major recognition in your field of work
• Experience in adjacent disciplines such as quest design, environment art, programming, etc

Not sure you meet all the 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, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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