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Senior 3D Animator

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • Animation

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Job Description

As a Senior 3D Animator at Fortis Games, you'll be responsible for bringing stylized game characters and objects to life with visually compelling animations. You'll collaborate with the art and design teams to ensure seamless and engaging gameplay. This role involves leading the animation team, mentoring junior animators, developing new techniques, and ensuring the quality and consistency of animations across the project. Key responsibilities include creating and implementing high-quality stylized animations, providing creative and technical direction to the team, developing new animation techniques and tools, and mentoring junior animators on animation, rigging, and skinning best practices.

Must have:

Advanced proficiency in 3D animation software
Expert knowledge of keyframe animation principles
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong ability to understand and follow technical requirements
Knowledge of rigging and skinning
Ability to create character and object animation cycles
Understanding of Unity game engine animation systems
Strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge of scripting and programming languages

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Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

As a Senior Animator, your mission is to bring stylized game characters and objects to life through visually compelling and engaging animations. You will collaborate closely with the art and design teams to ensure that every movement in the game is a seamless blend of creativity and technical precision. This role is central to maintaining the quality and consistency of animations across the entire project. You'll also play a crucial part in shaping the future of our animation team by mentoring junior animators, pushing the boundaries of animation techniques, and ensuring that every animation enhances the game's art direction and player experience.

Collaborate with the art and design teams to create visually compelling and engaging animations for stylized game characters and objects.
Create and manage animation systems for characters and objects within the Unity game engine.
Ensure the quality and consistency of animations throughout the game
Mentor and train junior animators
Provide feedback and guidance to other departments as needed
Identify and resolve technical and artistic issues related to animations
Meet project timelines and production schedules

What you’ll achieve

Creation and implementation of high-quality stylized animations that elevate the game's art direction.
Provide creative and technical direction to the animation team to ensure consistency and quality across all animations.
Development of new animation techniques and tools to improve animation quality, workflow efficiency, and artistic expression.
Develop and implement new rigging and skinning techniques to improve the overall quality and efficiency of character production.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior animators on animation, rigging and skinning best practices and techniques.

What you’ll need to be successful

Advanced proficiency in 3D animation software and workflows.
Expert knowledge of keyframe animation principles and techniques.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with other departments.
Strong ability to understand and follow technical and aesthetic requirements set by the project leads.
Knowledge of rigging and skinning characters and objects for animation.
Ability to create and refine character and object animation cycles and loops.
Understanding of the Unity game engine animation systems and tools for creating complex animation behaviors.
Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with animation in the game engine.
Knowledge of scripting and programming languages for creating custom animation tools and scripts.

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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About The Company

Fortis Games

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Fortis is a global game studio with a mission to create worlds that matter — that challenge minds, build connections, and inspire communities. Founded by industry veterans, Fortis believes games have the ability to create a positive impact on society and culture, and now more than ever, those are the experiences players are looking for. With team members already in the US, UK, Canada, Romania, Portugal and Brazil, Fortis is growing and seeks the best of the best from around the world in order, regardless of location, to create a best-in-class games studio. Join us!