Stylized Animator

PLAY, GROW and WIN

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About Us: Black Shamrock is a leading game development studio that thrives on creating captivating worlds and immersive gameplay. We’re crafting a fast-paced, stylized game that oozes personality and exaggeration. Think high-energy visuals, dynamic squash-and-stretch animations, and immersive gameplay that pushes the boundaries of creativity. We're looking for a passionate animator to help bring our vision to life!

About the Position: As our Animator, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining the look and feel of characters, environments, and gameplay animations. You'll collaborate with our art and design teams to develop dynamic, visually striking animations that enhance player immersion and reinforce our stylized aesthetic. 

• Create high-quality, stylized animations for characters, weapons, and environments.
• Implement squash-and-stretch animation principles to achieve exaggerated, fluid motion.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure animations enhance gameplay mechanics and responsiveness.
• Work closely with programmers to integrate animations seamlessly into Unreal Engine 5.
• Troubleshoot and optimize animations for performance while retaining artistic integrity.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas to the game's visual and gameplay direction. 

Need to Have:

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 for animation integration.
• Advanced expertise in Maya and animation workflows.
• Strong foundation in traditional animation principles, particularly squash-and-stretch techniques.
• Experience creating stylized and exaggerated animations that complement a cohesive art style.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams.
• A keen eye for detail and timing, ensuring animations feel polished and dynamic.
• A portfolio showcasing experience and passion for stylized animation. Highlighting projects that demonstrate squash-and-stretch techniques or exaggerated animation styles. 

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of procedural animation techniques and workflows.
• Experience in optimizing animations for performance in game engines.
• Familiarity with rigging is nice to have.
• Passion for stylized video games and understanding of their unique design challenges.