What you’ll do:

• Create high-quality animation content in Maya and ensure proper implementation in our game engine
• Serve as a positive role model through exemplary demeanor, ability, proactivity, communication, and productivity
• Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to create new exciting, mind-blowing systemic animations
• Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation
• Direct and participate in motion capture shoots
• Learn and master Heart of the Dawn's unique gameplay systems
• Work with game systems, adhering to efficient and effective practices
• Utilize engine debug tools to identify and resolve gameplay issues in collaboration with designers and programmers
• Partner with animation leadership to define and uphold the style and quality bar for in-game animations
• Provide constructive feedback to improve internal technologies and artistic workflows
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed

What skills you will use:

• Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game as a Senior Gameplay Animator (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the video game industry
• Expertise in systemic gameplay animation
• Mastery of both motion capture and keyframe character animation as showcased by your strong animation reel
• General technical knowledge of animation technologies, including state machines, blend trees, and motion matching
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game design principles and player experience
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to peers
• Proven experience planning, setting up, and directing motion capture shoots independently and efficiently
• Must be comfortable using a script editor
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to challenges
• Highly motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a "can-do" attitude
• A natural team player who fosters collaboration and inspires others across departments
• Strong communication skills, ensuring clear and proactive interaction with animation and other teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage shifting priorities, and keep stakeholders informed
• Proactive in taking ownership of assignments and identifying new opportunities to support the team and company goals
• Proficient with Maya/MotionBuilder animation tools, including layers, time/trax editor, and mocap tools

Bonus Skills:

• Experience developing animation tools is a plus
• Character rigging experience is a plus
• Experience setting up in-game physics assets is a plus