Summary of the Senior Gameplay Animator job at People Can Fly
People Can Fly is hiring a Senior Gameplay Animator. Based in Warsaw, Poland. Working arrangement: Remote.
About People Can Fly
People Can Fly est l'un des principaux studios indépendants de développement de jeux AAA. Notre équipe internationale est composée de centaines de personnes talentueuses qui travaillent dans nos bureaux en Pologne, au Royaume-Uni, en Irlande, aux États-Unis et au Canada, ainsi qu'à distance dans le monde entier. Fondée en 2002, notre société s'est imposée dans le genre des jeux de tir avec des titres tels que Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgement and Outriders. En tant que l'un des studios les plus chevronnés dans l'utilisation du moteur Unreal Engine, nous continuons à développer notre expertise et à dépasser les limites du possible dans le domaine du développement de jeux vidéo. Nos équipes créatives travaillent actuellement sur plusieurs titres captivants : Gears of War: E-Day développé en collaboration avec Microsoft: projet Echo pour KRAFTON; et Lost Rift, une propriété intellectuelle originale que nous développons en interne selon notre modèle d'auto-édition. Nous explorons également de nouvelles plateformes et expériences avec la réalité virtuelle et d'autres projets non annoncés. Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience, PCF continue d'explorer de nouveaux horizons. Notre objectif est de combiner notre expertise avec la créativité des talents les plus brillants et les plus avant-gardistes du secteur, afin de créer la prochaine génération de jeux d'action pour les joueurs du monde entier. Si vous nous rejoignez dans cette aventure, vous aurez la chance de perfectionner votre art, d'élargir vos connaissances et de travailler aux côtés des meilleurs du marché afin de créer des expériences uniques et inoubliables pour les joueurs du monde entier. ----------------------------------------------------- People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe. Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development. Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects. With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide. If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.
Senior Gameplay Animator job description
Company Description
*The role is open to candidates only from the game industry who are based in Europe.
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.
If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.
Job Description
- Follow the established vision of the game’s story and gameplay in the process of animation creation.
- Creating high-quality content utilizing both hand key animation and motion capture data.
- Develop animations that support gameplay and visuals.
- Implement and iterate on animation assets in-game.
- Collaborate with the team to create dynamic, player-centric experience.
- Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments.
- Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration.
- Work with Game Design to prototype new archetypes.
- Work with motion capturing (i.e. building shot lists, being a part of the shoots to direct actors).
- Occasionally support new hires onboarding process.
Qualifications
- Typically 5+ years’ professional experience as an animator in games.
- Good understanding and feeling of animation principles – timing, weight and staging
- Great ability to transfer game’s story and gameplay on believable and full of life animations
- Experience of animating creatures and quadrupeds.
- Solid understanding of character anatomy
- Proficiency with any animation packed tools
- Ability to think outside the box to come up with more efficient techniques
- Ability to follow and take direction
- Ability to implement feedback
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Open-minded team player attitude
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated
- Passionate about playing and making videogames
Nice to have
- Artistic skills: storyboarding, figure study, gesture drawing, 2D animation
- illustration and painting Technical skills: rigging, scripting, proficient in Maya and Motionbuilder
- Familiarity with Unreal or similar game engine
- Facial animation and lip-syncing skills
- Shipped game title experience
Additional Information
UK
- Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
- Gympass for employees and family members.
- Online Polish and English language classes.
- Access to the pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Poland
- Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
- MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
- Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
- In-company Polish and English language classes.
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
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