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Contract Game Animator

Mob Entertainment
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Art
Salary
$86,000 - $106,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience animating in Autodesk Maya
  • Ability to match the style and quality bar for a project through consistently high-quality animation
  • Strong understanding of body mechanics
  • A keen eye for performance and weight
  • Experience with creature animation (bipedal and quadrupedal)
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; able to work collaboratively and inspire a team environment
Nice to have
  • Experience implementing animation directly into a game engine
  • Experience with animation blend trees and node-based animation editors in a commercial or proprietary game engine
What the job really is

As a Contract Game Animator at Mob Entertainment, you will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D animations for characters and gameplay mechanics in their indie horror game, "Poppy Playtime." You will collaborate with a team of animators and other departments, manage your deliverables, and refine animation processes to enhance productivity. The role requires a strong understanding of animation principles and the ability to produce compelling animations that align with the game's style.

Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • paid time off
  • sick time
  • holidays
Things to weigh
  • Salary range varies significantly by location; ensure your expectations align with the listed ranges.
  • Animation test might be required, which could be time-consuming.
  • The role is contract-based, which may affect job security and benefits compared to full-time positions.
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