Animator (Titanfall)

Requisition Number: 118850

Position Title: Animator

External Description:

Respawn Entertainment is a AAA game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. In 2017, Respawn was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. We have shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and are currently hiring for our Star Wars ™,  Titanfall, and Unannounced VR game development teams. Our motto is gameplay first, and the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members.

 

We're looking for a highly skilled Animator who will embrace our philosophy and share his/her hard earned expertise to create an incredible experience for our players. Games have evolved to the point that animators must be true storytellers rather than just technicians. We believe that animation breathes life into a game and that animation is a key part of defining the next generation of games, bringing about their most memorable moments: moments that gamers don’t simply sit back and watch, but moments that they live. We’re picturing someone passionate who will help us tell stories and express emotions through remarkable animations and gameplay. If this sounds like you, we're looking forward to seeing your resume!

 

What you’ll do...

Create a variety of awesome animations for AI systems, scripted in-game scenes, vehicles and environments within Maya, as well as expressing character personality through POV and weapon animation.

Work with Motion Capture data in Maya when necessary.

Implement animations into the project’s engine with full ownership of your work.

Work with multiple departments such as Art, Design and Code to complete tasks. Communication is key to understanding how each discipline contributes to the asset.

Take animations from conceptualization to shipping without direction if necessary.

 

Ideally, you'll have...

2+ years professional game development experience.

A strong understanding of video game animation development.

Very strong keyframing ability. Ability to keyframe realistic human motion.

Ability to critique your own work as needed. Do you have “the eye”?

Ability to handle critiques. The more feedback you receive, the more you can tailor your work towards what is best for the game.

Must be a strong team contributor. Sounds cliché, but it is very important to our success.

Must enjoy what you love. Animation!

Mastery of relevant software packages such as Maya.

Passion for making and playing games.

Experience with first person weapons and full body animations.

Motion Capture cleanup experience.

 

Benefits & Perks…

Here's a peek at some of what we offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and other health and welfare plans.

Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance benefits.

Flexible Spending Accounts for heath and child care.

401K with company match and no vesting period.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Generous parental leave for new parents.

Free games and company store with discounts on games and consoles.

Other perks include education assistance, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, legal services, mental health support, and group home, auto, and pet insurance.

Paid time off, as well as holiday office closures including shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.

Company-sponsored team events such as regular staff parties, food trucks, tournaments, movie screenings, game conventions, and launch parties.

Game room with a pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade and tabletop games.

Fully stocked kitchens with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, and more.

Convenient meal order service for on-site lunch deliveries.

State of the art on-site gym with 24/7 access.

On-site yoga classes, massages, and car washes.

A variety of interest groups and outdoor activities to join with other Respawn Employees: table top games club, poker club, beer club, kit-bashing club, running/hiking, biking, basketball, and soccer among others.

Friendly, caring co-workers and management.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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Days Open: 209

Can this position be remote?:

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EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。