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Senior Animator
2K
Novato, CA, United States
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SENIOR ANIMATOR
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is the internal 2K development studio behind the award-winning Mafia III. Though we hail from all over the world, and our backgrounds are wildly different, one thing binds us all together – the belief that “Every Player’s Story is Unique.” We are comprised of a diverse group of people, from industry veterans with experience working on big franchises, to talented former indie entrepreneurs and recent graduates. Hangar 13 is based in four vibrant locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno & Prague (Czech Republic). We are currently hard at work on our next AAA titles.+
This role is based in our Novato studio, working at the very heart of feature development for a brand new AAA console game. You will be part of a multi-discipline team, working on the gameplay innovations that will make our next title something special.
What We Need:
We are looking for a talented Senior/Principal level animator with extensive experience developing keyframe creature animation.
What You Will Do:
• Establish the high bar for creature animations, in order to realize characters and help guide animation style
• Assist rig development by working with the animation TD and creature designer to inform structure and mechanics of the rig
• Mentor other animators to improve believable physicality of creatures as well as maintain consistency for character animations
• Work with designers, programmers, and artists to deliver content that fits their vision and constraints
• Implement animations in-game with proprietary animation software, test and debug gameplay animations
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
A passionate animator who would be excited to create a game filled with unique creatures and characters from the ground up.
• Degree in Computer Animation or related experience
• 5+ years’ experience working with keyframe animation in games or film
• 2-3 Shipped AAA games.
• Expert knowledge of Maya or Motionbuilder
• Strong creative and technical problem solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple locations effectively
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