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Senior Animator (Remote or In-Office)

Texas, United States (Remote)

Senior Animator (Remote or In-Office)

3 Months ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Senior Animator with Unreal Engine experience to create high-quality animations for AAA games, must have Maya expertise and traditional animation skills.

Description

Join Pipeworks Studios and make your mark on the gaming industry as Senior Animator on an exciting, recently announced Unreal-based AAA project! The Senior Animator will work closely with the Art Lead to create high quality animations across various projects and styles, ranging from cartoony to realistic, for console, PC, and mobile platforms.

Day To Day

Responsibilities

Create animations for projects as needed
Research and test optimal approaches for each platform to hit the highest quality possible within the given tool set
Work with the Project Art Director and Art Lead to determine what the project requires, then research, develop, and implement it in the project’s engine
Collaborate with the Project Art Director and Design team to express personalities and mood through animation
Research and utilize the most relevant animation techniques
Work with Character Artists to ensure that the character design works with motion requirements
Works closely with Technical and Character Artists to develop new techniques and tools to improve the animation pipelines
Make strong, visually impactful animations that enhance the quality of the game
Work well independently and as part of a larger team
Work effectively with other artists and engineers to achieve project goals
Solve problems to the benefit of the project/team

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Must Haves

Experience with Maya or equivalent tools
Unreal animation experience
Ability to create strong animations in 2D or 3D in-engine
Ability to create and work off concepts, storyboards, or reference videos
Understanding of traditional animation techniques and concepts
Ability to consider suggestions and devise creative solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to keep an organized and consistent schedule
Ability to provide accurate time estimates for project planning
Understanding of bug fixing and investigation

Nice-To-Have Skills

Storyboarding experience
2D animation experience
Motion graphic experience
Experience with Unity

Education & Experience Required

Any degree or certification in Art, or equivalent work experience AND,
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role

Materials Required

Candidate should provide a portfolio or demo reel of animations that they have created or directed. An art test may be required.

What We Can Offer You

A Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
Generous Paid Time Off
17 Paid Company Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Club Discounts
Sports Team Sponsorship
Annual Company Events
Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.

By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!

Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.

About Pipeworks Studios

While you may not know us, you certainly know our clients: Microsoft, Sony, Activision, Electronic Arts, and many more. Since 1999, Pipeworks has been helping define what’s next in real-world interactions by creating innovative, best-selling, cross-platform live games for top-tier publishers and properties.

We believe that games have the ability to transform the world outside the realm of traditional consumer games and that our people are the catalyst for making this vision a reality. In the center of our universe lies our people, players, and a deep-rooted passion for games that has created several multi-million dollar best-sellers, compelling original concepts, and a disruptive imagination that continues to explore how games can transform industries outside our own. We are seeking exceptionally talented and entrepreneurial game creators as we lead into the future of digital entertainment.

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About The Company

Pipeworks Studios

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You may not know us, but you certainly know our clients: Microsoft, Sony, Activision, Square and many others. At Pipeworks, we create innovative, best-selling, transplatform live games for top-tier publishers and properties. We have been creating hits since 1999, and we are seeking exceptionally talented and entrepreneurial game creators as we lead into the future of digital entertainment. Our studio is creative and collaborative, our projects are exciting and challenging, and our people are rockstars without the ego. We are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in downtown Eugene, Oregon – the home of the University of Oregon and a great place to work, live, and play.