Senior Gameplay Animator

3 tygodni temu

Warsaw, Polska CD PROJEKT Pełny etat

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to support The Molasses Flood development studio in their own ambitious project set within the world of The Witcher.

This position will require remote cooperation with The Molasses Flood Boston studio (from any location that is within 3 hours away of the UTC +2 time zone).

The Senior Gameplay Animator will have a solid understanding of current AAA-quality animation techniques and software, and use these skills to bring to life the characters and monsters that populate the game world. They are expected to maintain quality and artistic consistency as defined by the Art Director. The person in this role will report to the Lead Animator. 

The Molasses Flood is a CD PROJEKT development studio located in the greater Boston area. It was founded by industry veterans in 2014, and since then have created The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow. The Molasses Flood is currently working on an ambitious and exciting new project and is growing their team across all departments. 


Daily Responsibilities 

  • Work with the design, art, engineering and narrative teams to refine character and creature movement for believable gameplay.
  • Create stylized hand keyed animations for humans and creatures which bring life and weight to the on screen performance. 
  • Implement animations into Unreal 5 engine.
  • Actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem solving discussions.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years game industry experience as a character or gameplay Animator.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, both human and creature.
  • A portfolio that demonstrates a strong animation skillset with a variety of character types, including humans, quadrupeds, and creatures.
  • Maya proficiency.
  • Mocap experience or experience with Motion Builder.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4 / 5.
  • Knowledge of current game industry Animation trends, technologies, rigging, tools pipelines, performance trade-offs and interdepartmental dependencies.
  • Experience implementing animations to state machines and adjusting blends.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with producers, programmers, designers, as well as artists.
  • Curiosity, kindness, and a positive and professional can-do attitude.

Nice to Haves

  • Video editing experience with Premier, After Effects, or similar.
  • Scripting experience (Mel, Python, or visual / Blueprint).
  • Rigging experience.

Additional Information

Working mode

For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.

  • Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw, Wroclaw, or Cracow office for a minimum of 10 days per month.
  • Remote-First: working from home, or from any location that is within 3 hours away of the UTC +2 time zone.

Relocation support

  • Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
  • Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth 

  • Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn
  • REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team

Health & Well-being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
  • Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
  • Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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