Senior Animator - Core Gameplay
Job
We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.
Cliffhanger Games is a newly formed Seattle Studio focusing on blockbuster action-adventure games and pioneering next-generation emergent storytelling beginning with Marvel’s Black Panther. Join us to pursue your passion to build unique, groundbreaking, and inclusive games that empower players to create incredible stories of heroic adventure. Become a foundational part of an ambitious, respectful and diverse team as we are looking for a Senior Animator to join our team.
The Senior Animator will work with a team of designers, writers, artists, animators, and engineers in the creation of compelling player and NPC movement and combat animation content for our next 3rd person action-adventure title. The Senior Animator is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Animation Director.
You have a passion for studying the mechanics of human behavior and movement. You are knowledgeable of several forms of martial arts with an ability to apply that knowledge in creation of a compelling combat experience. You will collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to achieve a seamless integration of animated content into a compelling gameplay experience. The Senior Animator will combine foundational animation skills, technical knowledge, cross discipline collaboration to breathe life into the characters on screen.
Responsibilities:
• Author high-quality player and NPC animation using a combination of motion editing and keyframe.
• Create pre-visualizations and prototypes to assist in communication and development.
• Collaborate with design and engineering to implement, iterate and polish character motions within the Epic Unreal Engine.
• Partner with Senior Animation Director and partners in the development of mocap shot list and provide mocap direction when applicable.
• Provide feedback, mentorship and inspiration to junior animators and promote the animation direction and philosophy across the entire team.
• Work with technical animators to establish our character rig needs and push our tools and workflows to improve.
• In game review of your personal work to ensure it hits animation, gameplay and technical quality targets, tracking it through completion.
Qualifications:
• 6+ years' applicable experience in the games industry.
• Proficiency in Maya
• Familiarity with advanced game engines like Unreal, Unity and others
• A demo reel that showcases examples of high-quality character animation, high-action and body mechanics.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't match every qualification listed above. Let us know why this role appeals to you, why you will be great, what unique perspectives you will bring, and which requirements will challenge you to grow.
About Electronic Arts:
Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.
We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Other jobs you may be interested in
Similar jobs
Lead Animator
Electronic Arts
- Remote
- perm, remote
-
$Depending on location
- Start Date: ASAP
We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination. ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION: EA is a world-renowned entertainment leader, creating top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences enjoyed by players all over the world. EA artists aim to create characters, performances, scenery, moods and experiences that suspend disbelief and emotionally connect with players. EA Create is looking for Lead Animator to join our team in
Principal Animator (Core Gameplay)
Electronic Arts
- Remote
- perm, remote
-
$Depending on location
- Start Date: ASAP
We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination. Cliffhanger Games is a newly formed Seattle Studio focusing on blockbuster action-adventure games and pioneering next-generation emergent storytelling beginning with Marvel’s Black Panther. Join us to pursue your passion to build unique groundbreaking, and inclusive games that empower players to create incredible stories of heroic adventure. Become a foundational part of an ambitious, respectful and diverse team as
Video Editor - Marketing Content Creator (US)
Informa
- Remote
- perm, remote
-
$Depending on experience
- Start Date: ASAP
We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses. FAN EXPO HQ is the largest pop-culture event producer in the world. Our
Motion Graphics Designer
Thomson Reuters
- London
- perm
-
£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Reuters is seeking a talented Motion Graphics Designer. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and animating dynamic motion graphics to enhance our digital video content. They will have a strong portfolio showcasing creative motion graphics projects, proficiency in animation software, an interest in AI tools, and a passion for visual storytelling. About the Role: As a Motion Graphics Designer, you will: Collaborate and communicate with video producers and editors to understand project objectives and translate them into engaging motion graphics. Conceptualize, design, and create dynamic animations, transitions, and visual effects to enhance video content, and digital assets. Develop custom graphics, editable motion graphic
Want more Senior Animator - Core Gameplay jobs?
Want to find more Digital Animator jobs, 2D Animator jobs, 3D Animator jobs, Animation Artist jobs, Animator jobs, CG Animator jobs, Character Animator jobs, Motion Graphics Designer jobs, Motion Graphics Editor jobs, Special Effects Animator jobs? Then make sure you take a look at our full listing of jobs on our jobs board or browse through our jobs by job title or by company.
Join our Community
To keep up to date with any jobs that come on the site you can register here. By registering you can build your own super stylish profile, connect with colleagues and companies and keep up with what is happening in the industry.