As an Associate Gameplay Animator, you will be expected to create high fidelity 3rd person Player Character animations that align to our pursuit of ultimate player immersion. This Immersion is achieved with Animations that support a strong understanding of human locomotion and its underlying principles. The ability to analyze and de-construct the human range of motion, executing the “feel” the project dictates, is the prime directive. You will be joining our Passionate and Talented team of Animators who, continue pushing our standards of quality and drive, that echoes throughout our studio. If you’re looking for the right environment to display and master your talents, then Infinity Ward is the place for you!
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Use Motion Capture and Hand-Keyed Techniques to create high-fidelity 3rd person Player Animations that are genre-defining.
- Implement and maintain Animations using Proprietary Tools and always evolving Animation engine.
- Communicate and Collaborate with the most passionate team of engineers and designers to blur the line between NPC behavior and Player Movement!
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- A Strong Passion for Animation, Video Games, and the Entertainment it inspires and draws from.
- A Strong ability for Hand-Keyed Animation
- Maya Animation experience
- Possess the ability receive instruction and take tasks to completion
- Collaborative ability to work with multiple people and disciplines to complete tasks
- Possess the ability to receive and address Feedback
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Infinity Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
