Senior Cinematics Animator

1 Year ago • 5 Years + • $88,000 PA - $120,000 PA
Animation

Job Description

Ember Lab is seeking a Senior Cinematics Animator to create powerful, transformative experiences. The role involves conceptualizing, designing, developing, and executing 3D animations for gameplay cinematics, collaborating across teams to bring them to life. Responsibilities include character and camera layout, previs development, integrating animations into game projects, creating temporary lighting and FX for clarity, addressing cinematic bugs, and staying updated with industry trends to enhance animation quality.
Must Have:
  • 5+ years of gameplay animation experience
  • Strong skills in body mechanics and action animation
  • Excellent Maya animation skills
  • Proficient with animation systems in UE5
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Shipped 1+ title
  • Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience

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At Ember Lab, our goal is to create powerful, transformative experiences that impact people for a lifetime. Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We’re looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager to help us shape the future of Ember Lab.


We believe a strong, collaborative environment is critical to creating memorable experiences. As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will conceptualize, design, develop and execute 3D animations. You will collaborate across teams to bring these animations and Ember Lab work to life! 


Description 

  • Develop character and camera layout and previs for gameplay cinematics
  • Integrate animations into game project and relevant animation systems
  • Create temporary lighting and FX as needed for previs clarity
  • Attend to bugs related to cinematics
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality of animations


Requirements 

  • 5+ years of gameplay animation experience
  • Strong skills in animating body mechanics and action
  • Excellent Maya animation skills
  • Proficient with animation systems in UE5
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Shipped 1+ title 
  • Unreal Engine 4 or 5 experience 


Location

  • California


To Apply

  • Please include a portfolio


Compensation Range

The standard annual base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $88,000 - $120,000 USD. Actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, performance and location. The base salary range for locations outside of the U.S. will be adjusted according to location.


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