Senior Animator - Richardson, Texas

Description

Senior Animator

id Software, the ZeniMax studio in Dallas, is seeking a talented Senior Animator to join our team in making AAA games.

NOTE: Work samples are required with your application.  Required demo reel should include examples of previous animation work. A shot breakdown should also be included with an explanation of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animations by utilizing both hand key animation and motion capture data

• Collaborate with other disciplines to create a cohesive vision and experience

• Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments

• Implement animation assets into game engine and iterate as needed

• Test and maintain animation tools and pipelines

• Organize and accurately estimate animation tasks

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the principles of animation and character anatomy

• Extensive knowledge in Maya and id studio

• Extensive knowledge in character modeling and rigging

• Shipped at least one AAA title, current generation game titles (Playstation4 or Xbox One)

• Ability to maintain a consistent style throughout production

• Experience with motion capture transfer, editing and cleanup

• Strong understanding of game animation and implementation

• Receptive to constructive feedback and willingness to work through an iterative process

• Prioritize tasks with management and remain accountable to deadlines

• Adapt to technical dependencies and engine limitations

• Working knowledge of Motion Builder

• Minimum of 5 years of production experience as an animator

• Previous AAA game development using id tech 5 and up

• Experience in creating animation state machines and blend trees in a game engine

• Bachelors of Fine Arts

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

*This position is located in Richardson, Texas