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Senior Gameplay Animator

California, United States (On-site)

Senior Gameplay Animator

6 Months ago • 5 Years + • Animation

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maya

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storytelling

Job Description

Senior Gameplay Animator with 5+ years experience in combat & interactive animation. Proficient in Maya, UE5, and animation systems. Strong communication & time management.

Must have:

Gameplay Animation
Body Mechanics
Maya Animation
UE5 Animation

Good to have:

Unreal Engine 4
Animation Systems
Workflows & Tools
Industry Trends

Perks:

Collaborative Environment
Shape Future of Ember Lab

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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

Create, test, and iterate on gameplay animations related to combat and interactive events
Integrate animations into game project and relevant animation systems
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints.
Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and playtesting.
Attend to bugs related to tasks and maintain relevant animation features
Contribute to the development of animation workflows and tools to streamline the animation process.
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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$88.0K - $120.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$104.0K/yr avg.

Orange, California, United States

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About The Company

Ember Lab

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Founded in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier as an animation and digital content creator, Ember Lab’s vision is to create immersive and evocative stories with characters that resonate and worlds that inspire. Ember Lab originally specialized in character development for advertising. The studio’s commercial work includes ad campaigns and animated shorts developed from concept to completion for The Coca-Cola Company, Hisense, and Major League Baseball.

The company’s culture is based on a highly collaborative environment that melds the creative and production processes. In the studio, the lines between technical and artistic development tend to disappear as teams focus on delivering fantastic and innovative experiences.

Ember Lab produced the award-winning short film, Dust, and the acclaimed Majora’s Mask fan film, Terrible Fate. The success of their commercial and independent projects led them to develop their passion project and first game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Releasing August 24 on PS4, PS5, and the Epic Games Store, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available for preorder.