Creative Animator
18 hours ago
Company Overview
TBWA\\(Chiat\Day is a global advertising agency that produces innovative and effective campaigns for its clients. The company values creativity, collaboration, and employee empowerment.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Creative Animator to join our team in developing an upcoming AAA title. As a key member of the animation department, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animations that bring our game world to life.
The ideal candidate will have experience with keyframe and motion-capture animation pipelines, as well as proficiency in Maya. They will be able to work closely with the Animation Director, Animation Leads, and Combat Designers to deliver visually stunning animation work that supports the creative goals of the project.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Animation Director, Animation Leads, and Combat Designers during the pre-visualization process to develop combat and character navigation 3D pre-vis.
- Ideate, implement, and iterate on animation assets, balancing the needs of style and function.
- Focus on character development, choreography, and timing of each move with the Animation Director and Gameplay Animation Lead.
- Collaborate with Combat Designers and Gameplay Programmers to achieve the perfect balance between animation fidelity and gameplay responsiveness.
- Animate keyframed characters, creatures, and props by hand, including hand-keyed facial expressions and lip sync as necessary.
- Assemble, edit, clean up, and enhance motion capture data shot on stage, including both body and face.
- Assemble and prepare navigation, combat, and world interactive move-lists for shooting on the motion capture stage.
- Work with the Character Tech Art team to improve character rigs, tools, and workflows.
- Proactively facilitate requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the animation creation process.
Requirements
- 1+ years of industry or related experience.
- A strong demo reel that demonstrates expert knowledge of fundamental animation principles and acting skills.
- Proficient command of weight, timing, and posing through both keyframing and the manipulation of motion capture data.
- High level of proficiency in Maya.
- Ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and explore animation style and functionality.
- Ability to succeed in a creative, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work across multiple disciplines to gather feedback and address cross-functional issues.
Estimated Salary: $85,000-$110,000 per year
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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