Deviation Games is looking for a Senior AI/Gameplay Animator to join our growing team!

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of animators to produce high quality AI animations within scheduling constraints

• Work closely with the Studio Director, Animation Director and Lead Gameplay Animator to understand the quality objectives and game play intentions so you can deliver AAA quality animations

• Collaborate with the design, art and engineering teams to define the characters performance, animation pipeline and solve animation challenges

• Provide mentorship, feedback, and training to the animation team

• Demonstrate a willingness to give and receive constructive feedback. Collaborate with others to share ideas and techniques

• Contribute to a positive culture and the growth of a new studio

Requirements:

• 5+ Years of experience in the games industry crating character animations through keyframe and motion capture editing pipelines

• 1+ shipped AAA titles

• Experience in character animation for games and a strong understanding of traditional animation fundamentals, with a range from hand key to motion capture animation

• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate well and be responsive to deadlines

• Experience setting up animation trees and animation blending

• Excellent organization and time-management skills

• High level of expertise in Maya and/or Motion Builder

• A passion for character animation, playing games and film