Founded in 1996, Treyarch is an award-winning videogame studio, driven to create awesome games for the world to enjoy. It is an approach that has helped make the studio behind the Black Ops series an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Call of Duty: Black Ops III and the studios most recent release, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, have all gone on to break industry records. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of fan favorite, Call of Dutys Zombies.
Working at Treyarch means having the opportunity to work on some of the biggest videogames in the industry, all within a culture that values individual talent and the teams that bring games to life. We provide our teams with the cutting-edge development tools needed to make their most ambitious plans a reality, allowing for rapid iteration and the ability to create the kinds of memorable gameplay moments that are ultimately shared by millions of fans around the world. We also embrace challenges, knowing that together, we can overcome anythingand hopefully inspire a few new game developers along the way.
Your Mission
We are looking for an AI Animator to work on our next exciting project. As an AI Animator, you will interact directly with some of the best artists, designers, and engineers in our industry. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the Animation Principles and an acute sense of timing and weight. You must have experience with motion-capture editing techniques.
As an AI Animator, you have knowledge in authoring in-game animations for Artificial Intelligence. You will follow the animation department production pipeline and workflow, as well as identify potential issues and deploy correct solutions. This role will push for optimal CG look and animation fidelity within the studio. The AI Animator will understand and balance departmental quality goals with the games design and time constraints.
A successful AI Animator is expected to demonstrate a passion for developing high quality games and animations. You are self-motivated, open to learning and expanding your knowledge.
Responsibilities
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Work directly with the department Lead and Senior Animators as well as Designers to identify and execute on the animation needs of the game.
- Plan, animate, implement and support complex animations.
- Create great animation using motion capture data or keyframing.
- Follow group standards and best practices.
- Participate in a multi-discipline development team.
- Collaborate effectively with other disciplines including art, design, and audio.
- Manage day-to-day development issues; identify problems and drive creative solutions to fix them.
- Will be the owner of minor animation sets and/or scenes.
- Prepare for and attend motion capture shoots as needed.
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements
- 1 - 5 Years Animation experience in the game industry.
- Broad knowledge of game animations which spans across all parts of development.
- Experience with Motion Capture.
- A positive attitude and ability to work on a multi-discipline team.
- Ability to take direction well.
- A passion for developing high quality games.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Excellent communication skills.
Extra Points
- Experience with Motion Builder.
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 - weve 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.
Treyarch 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.