Senior Animator

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Senior Animator - Avalanche Software

As a Senior Animator at Avalanche Software, you'll be at the forefront of creating captivating character performances and fluid gameplay animations. You'll work closely with our multidisciplinary team to craft unforgettable experiences for players worldwide.

Avalanche Software, the studio behind the record-breaking Hogwarts Legacy - the top-selling game of 2023 - is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Animator to join our team. As part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, we're pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment and need your expertise to bring our next project to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality keyframe animations for characters, creatures, and environmental elements
• Collaborate with designers and programmers to implement and refine animations in Unreal Engine 5
• Mentor junior animators and contribute to the overall growth of the animation team
• Participate in motion capture sessions and process mocap data for in-game use
• Contribute to the evolution of our animation pipeline and workflow optimizations
• Work closely with art directors to ensure animations align with the game's visual style and narrative goals

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game animation experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role
• Shipped at least one AAA title as a key animator
• Expert knowledge of Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine 5's animation systems
• Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy, locomotion, and performance
• Experience with procedural animation techniques and runtime animation systems
• Proficiency in animating both realistic and stylized characters
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Portfolio demonstrating a range of animation styles and technical proficiency

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI-driven animation systems
• Knowledge of rigging and skinning techniques
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for animation tools
• Background in traditional animation or fine arts

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