Senior Animator (Remote or In-Office)
Job Summary
Job Description
Senior Animator with Unreal Engine experience to create high-quality animations for AAA games, must have Maya expertise and traditional animation skills.
Must have:
- Maya Experience
- Unreal Animation
- 2D/3D Animation
- Traditional Animation
Good to have:
- Storyboarding
- 2D Animation
- Motion Graphics
- Unity Experience
Perks:
- Flexible Work
- Relocation Assistance
5 skills required
Job Details
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.
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.
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.
What products, ideas, dreams, and change will you help us create?
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.
What products, ideas, dreams, and change will you help us create?
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About The Company
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.
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