Principal Animator
Bellevue, WA
ProbablyMonsters is looking for a versatile and experienced Principal
Animator. You will join a team focusing on action game play, world building,
level design, AI, and character design during the early phases of game
development.
We are seeking a Principal Animator who is experienced in developing
gameplay and/or heroes for action games. As a qualified candidate for this
role, you first and foremost consider yourself a game developer. You are a
skilled and approachable communicator and an artist who stays current with the
techniques of your craft and you strive for excellence and growth. You should
also be committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We
are all enthusiastic about helping to shape a culture of collaboration and
trust while creating best-in-class action game experiences.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are an independent, motivated, and self-aware artist who is excited to
breathe life into a diverse cast of world-class characters.
Your work demonstrates your ability to create high quality and
entertaining character animation and a mastery of motion and visual design
principles.
You have an expert understanding of gameplay animation systems and
workflows, and the ways that animation impacts a game.
You are effective at presenting your positions and ideas to positively
influence the project.
You are proactive about evangelizing for your team to improve tools and
workflows.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Design and create compelling, stylized character animation that evokes the
personality of a cast of unique characters and develop our stylistic
norms.
Co-develop our animation systems in partnership with our Tech team.
Collaborate with Designers to create evocative animation that articulates
gameplay mechanics.
Collaborate to establish workflows and best practices for the animation
discipline.
Meet with the Animation Lead and Art Director to help establish and define
the visual and experiential pillars of the game.
Participate in our teamwide playtests to evaluate how your assets are
playing and to give and receive notes on the experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
A reel that displays a mastery of weight, posing, body mechanics and
timing in hand-keyed animation
An expert proficiency in modern animation workflows & DCC programs (such
as Maya, MotionBuilder, etc.)
Shipped at least 2 games as a gameplay animator
At least 8+ years of character animation experience
About ProbablyMonsters™ ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to
change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams
in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most
engaging games and deliver the best player experiences.
ProbablyMonsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by
applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of
disability.
Benefits:
We provide a rich benefits package:
Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 100% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company.
Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD &D insurance.
401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company.
Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and
temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
The full salary range for this position is $169,000 - $262,000 per year.
The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing
employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. When an offer is
made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and
skills, where you live, where the work will be performed, what similar
jobs pay, internal equity, and what you're looking for.
In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for
additional incentives, such as a sign-on bonus and short- and long-term
incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
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