Senior 3D Animator (Dungeons & Dragons )

<p>Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior 3D Gameplay Animator to contribute their skills to our Dungeons &amp; Dragons® PC/Console project. This innovative game will blend the features of Action-RPG / Survival with unique elements of life-simulation games to redefine the genre and capture the imaginations of players worldwide.<br> &#xa0;</p><ul><li>Create high-quality and visually compelling animations for stylized game characters and creatures, adding on top of the artistic intent from the creative and animation directors.</li><li>Assist in the creation and management of animation systems within the Unity game engine.</li><li>Identify and help resolving technical and artistic issues related to animations.</li><li>Collaborate with other disciplines to make certain that animations satisfy their intended design.</li><li>Get actively involved with tools and technology and contribute effectively to the animation pipeline.</li><li>Verify the quality of assets in the game and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and performance targets.</li><li>Meet project timelines and production schedules.</li><li>Mentor Intermediate and Junior Animators.</li><li>Assist in documenting and communicating workflows and best practices to support consistency across the Animation team.</li></ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications and Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in the games industry, along with a strong passion for video games.</li><li>High-quality portfolio of videogame related animations, preferably with an emphasis on stylization and gameplay.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in 3D animation packages.</li><li>Expert knowledge of keyframe animation principles and techniques.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with other departments.</li><li>Strong ability to understand and follow technical and aesthetic requirements set by the project leads.</li><li>Knowledge of rigging and skinning characters for animation in order to collaborate and provide feedback to technical animators</li><li>Understanding of game engine animation systems and tools for creating complex animation behaviors.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with animation in the game engine.</li><li>Good understanding of game mechanics as they pertain to animating characters.</li><li>Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.</li></ul><p><strong>Bonus points</strong></p><ul><li>Portfolio of several shipped titles.</li><li>Advanced proficiency with the use of Autodesk Maya.</li><li>Professional experience with the Unity game engine.</li><li>Cinematography knowledge (cameras, editing, storytelling).</li><li>Professional experience with Motion Capture animation workflows</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Join a top global mobile and video game publisher using the latest technologies;</li><li>Work with a talented international team in a friendly, creative environment;</li><li>Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry;</li><li>Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide;</li><li>Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.</li></ul><p><strong>What Gameloft offers:</strong></p><ul><li>Possibility to work remotely in a global product company with talented people;</li><li>Competitive salary according to the qualifications;</li><li>21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave, and national holidays as non-working days;</li><li>Medical insurance, psychologist;</li><li>Parental leave;</li><li>Own educational platform with courses, training programs, and certifications;</li><li>Employee Referral Program with great bonuses;</li><li>Technical support and equipment.</li></ul> <p><strong>To consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Your CV must include a portfolio link. Qualifie ... (truncated, view full listing at source)