Job Summary
The Senior Gameplay Animator will create high-quality and visually compelling animations for stylized game characters and creatures, adding to the artistic intent from the creative and animation directors. This role involves assisting in the creation and management of animation systems within the Unity game engine, identifying and resolving technical and artistic issues related to animations, collaborating with other disciplines to ensure animations satisfy their intended design, and mentoring Intermediate and Junior Animators.
About Us
Gameloft is a leader in the development and publishing of mobile games, established as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. We create games for all digital platforms and operate our own established franchises such as Asphalt, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat, and Dungeon Hunter. Our team employs 4,600 people worldwide and distributes games in over 100 countries.
Responsibilities
* Create high-quality and visually compelling animations for stylized game characters and creatures.
* Assist in the creation and management of animation systems within the Unity game engine.
* Identify and help resolve technical and artistic issues related to animations.
* Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure that animations satisfy their intended design.
* Mentor Intermediate and Junior Animators.
Requirements
* Passion for video games.
* Experience in the games industry.
* High-quality portfolio of video game-related animations, preferably with an emphasis on stylization and gameplay.
* Advanced proficiency in 3D animation packages.
* Expert knowledge of keyframe animation principles and techniques.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with other departments.
What We Offer
* A permanent contract with excellent social benefits.
* 25 vacation days per year + Birthday day off.
* Private medical health insurance.
* Flexible compensation with Ticket Restaurant Card.
* Free language courses.
* Flexible schedule + option to work a shortened schedule on three days.
* Flexible work-from-home hybrid model.
* Merit-based salary progression system and a competitive initial salary package.
* Career-development opportunities.
* Excellent local working conditions (quality of offices, geographical location of office in the centre of Barcelona).