Senior Gameplay Animator (Contract, Full-Time)

The Senior Animator (Gameplay) will be responsible for creating high-quality motions for characters, creatures, and vehicles through a combination of hand-key and motion capture animation. They will collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to bring characters and environments to life in a turn-based strategy game set in the Star Wars universe. 

Responsibilities:

· Author motion for gameplay using a combination of hand-key and motion capture methods

· Collaborate with the lead animator to set standards for animation quality

· Own animation features from concept to completion

· Prototype new gameplay systems as part of a cross-disciplinary team

· Create and maintain animation blueprints

· Aid in the organization and maintenance of large libraries of motion

· Provide positive and constructive feedback to animators and rigging artists

· Support rigging artists in the creation of new rigs and skinning of skeletal meshes

Qualifications:

· Strong understanding of the principles of animation

· Strong understanding of animation blueprints and tools in Unreal Engine

· Professional experience building and maintaining state machines

· Multiple shipped games

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively

· Experience using 3D software (Maya and/or Motion builder preferred)

· Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness

· Strong self-management, organizational, and communication skills

· Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and milestones

Candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work.

Bit Reactor prefers to hire candidates who are located within commuting distance of Hunt Valley, Maryland, or Los Angeles, California for this position.

Bit Reactor, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.