Animator - Expert

1 Week ago • 12 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Animator - Expert will be responsible for bringing environments and characters to life for a unique, stylized video game. They will collaborate with a team of animation artists, sharing their knowledge and experience to define the animation style, create previews, and present innovative solutions. The role involves creating compelling character performances through expert keyframe animation, ensuring the game's artistic vision is in harmony with its design. Additionally, the Animator will proactively identify and resolve technical and animation issues to enhance the gaming experience. This role requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in animation on AA or AAA games, with four years spent working with Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate will have exceptional keyframe animation skills.
Must have:
  • 12+ years animation experience on AA/AAA games.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in animation.
  • Exceptional keyframe animation skills.

Job Details

Are you itching to bring standout environments and characters to life for a unique, stylized video game? Join a team of five Animation Artists who are eager to follow your recommendations and learn from your experience!  

Why Choose Reflector: 

Make your mark on an iconic IP. Millions of fans will be counting down to the next installment of a cherished Bandai Namco franchise. Your job is to make sure the animations don’t disappoint. 
 

Diversify your portfolio.  Make the leap from hyperrealism to a more stylized production and challenge yourself in guiding the creation of unique animations that add as much depth to the project as they will to your portfolio.  
 

Enjoy more than just meetings. We’re all for hybrid setups, but endless Teams calls aren’t our thing. We like to kick off milestones, collaborate, fast-track ideas, share progress (snacks, too!), and celebrate achievements live and in-person. 
 

Feel supported on all fronts. Not only can you count on your team to help you solve the most creative of challenges, but we’ve also got you covered with generous health and dental coverage and ample time off starting from day one.  

 

How You’ll Spend Your Days: 

  • Share your knowledge and experience with the Engineering, Art, and Design teams to help define the animation style, create previews, and present innovative solutions.  

  • Create compelling character performances through expert keyframe animation, showcasing how the game's artistic vision is in perfect harmony with its design.  

  • Push the gaming experience further by proactively identifying and resolving technical and animation issues. 

What You Offer: 

  • A minimum of 12 years of experience in animation on AA or AAA games, four of which having been spent working with Unreal Engine.  

  • A bachelor's degree or college diploma in animation, art or equivalent training or experience. 

  • Exceptional keyframe animation skills. 

 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your animation career, apply now. Have questions? Reach out to me at: 

Eric Bélair  
514-647-9069 
ebelair@reflectorentertainment.com 


Or message me on LinkedIn for a confidential chat at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbelair2/

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