Senior Cinematic Animator

Job Title:

Senior Cinematic Animator

Requisition ID:

R026252

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Cinematic Animator to join the development of our next AAA title—an Open World RPG set in a new, epic IP.

Feed your creativity while driving the development of our game's world and story Collaborate with our highly skilled team to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining.

As a Senior Cinematic Animator, you will become part of a tight-knit team that prides itself on cinematic animations that are complex and believable.

You will contribute to animation tasks integral to various cinematic assets that enhance storytelling and enrich the player's experience. Successful completion of your responsibilities will involve collaborating effectively with multiple production disciplines, including Design, Narrative, and Art, to collectively deliver best in class visual and narrative assets for the game.

You'll help us by…

• Use a combination of Motion Capture and Key Framing to craft in-game cinematics, 3rd person vignettes or other narratively driven content.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of camera animation and cinematic framing, as well as shot continuity and facial animation.
• Respond well to feedback and be willing to iterate multiple times to achieve the polish level we require to deliver AAA titles.
• Working with multiple disciplines and departments to achieve unified goals
• Troubleshoot tool implementations and suggest workflow improvements to increase team efficiency and creativity.
• Utilizing a wealth of experience to act creatively and independently; requiring limited instruction.

You're awesome because you have…

• 7+ years Professional Animation experience (or some combination of applicable training and experience) within games, cinematics or movies
• 1 or more shipped AAA game title credit
• A passion for storytellling
• Knowledge of cinematic and motion capture editing and cleanup
• Strong animation fundamentals with a focus on human movement (timing, weight, balance)
• Knowledge of how cameras and lenses work
• A great showreel that showcases your passion for cinematics and storytelling
• Ability to adapt to new tools and tech
• Fluent in Maya and Motionbuilder
• Strong problem-solving skills both technical and cross-department
• Ability to mentor other Animators

Bonus points for…

• An understanding of character creation.
• An interest in mocap shoots to help clarify tone, choreography, and pacing for actors.
• Major recognition in your field of work
• Familiarity with major RPGs released in the last decade

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

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