Senior Gameplay Animator
- Technical Art Department
- Full-time
- Miami, FL
- Remote friendly
2022-03-30 21:39:22 UTC
About Us
AEXLAB is a virtual reality technology studio. We create meaningful technologies that make people feel present and connected in virtual worlds for gaming, training, simulation and more. Our mission is to apply our technologies to further virtual reality as a first-class social experience.
In active development, we are building the ultimate VR first person shooter experience, VAIL VR. Our flagship title emphasizes tactical gunplay, high-caliber combat, and collaborative teamwork. Featuring social and matchmaking systems, players can find games for casual or competitive play. Forge lasting friendships and work together with your teammates to achieve victory.
The Role
We have an opening for a talented Senior Gameplay Animator to help push the quality and innovation to the next level with our talented Animation Team.
Responsibilities:
Animate characters for gameplay - prototyping and final
Collaborate with Designers, Engineers, and Tech Artists
Animate characters and props to a high standard of quality
Motion Capture clean-up and implementation
Previs and build scenes for cinematics as needed
Work with outsourcing to maintain quality for animation assets
Provide constructive feedback
Qualifications:
5+ years in the video game industry
Gameplay animation experience
Game engine integration experience
Excellent keyframe animation skills
Solid understanding of advanced animation principles and techniques
Excellent mocap cleanup and integration skills
A great eye for style and quality
Collaboration with design and engineering
Ability to solve gameplay problems and work with other departments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to share knowledge to improve the Animation Team
Highly motivated and proactive
Team player mentality
Strong organization skills
Bonus, but not required:
Unreal Engine experience
Technical animation knowledge i.e. scripts, constraints, dynamics
Experience with facial animation
A strong sense of game and combat design
AAA experience
AEXLAB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to hire, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you are passionate about the future of gaming, VR, and community, we’d love for you to join us.