[Full Time] Animator - Traega Entertainmnet
Traega Entertainment is looking for an experienced and impassioned animator to spark life in our characters and worlds. As an Animator it is your privilege and responsibility to work with the team to explore, define, develop, and iterate on appealing gameplay and narrative animations. The passion and dedication demonstrated by your work will have a huge impact on the games we make together!
This is a full-time position in the Nashville, Tennessee area working on a new PC and console franchise. We understand that the COVID-19 outbreak has implications that may delay the ability to relocate for some candidates. The safety of our employees and their families come first, so we will remain flexible about working from home. We will continue to monitor the situation, but the expectation is that you will come and work with us in our new and spacious studio in the Nashville area when it’s safe to do so.
Responsibilities
Create gameplay animations that fit the theme and feel of a given project
Implement animation in engine (UE4) and iterate based on project needs, feedback, and the quality you strive for
Collaborate with other artists and programmers to establish, test and refine the animation pipeline
Qualifications
Portfolio demonstrating high-quality hand-keyed animation work in a variety of styles
A solid understanding of animation principles
Experience creating 3D animations in Maya
Knowledge of human and creature anatomy as well as an understanding of gesture
Unreal Engine 4 experience
Pluses
Experience with rigging/skinning
Experience working with and/or creating mocap data
Additional skill sets and interests you could leverage for the team during game development
High degree of self-motivation and initiative
Strong communication skills
UPDATE: This position has been filled, thanks!