Cinematic Animator

Overview

This is an on-site role in Seattle.
Pay Range: $40/hr – $46/hr​

Our client is a leader in the gaming space and looking to add a Cinematic Animator to their team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Create a variety of real-time, mocap-based biped animations and state machines at a high, consistent quality bar.
• Collaborate with Tech Art to implement animations and state machines in engine.
• Work closely with the Cinematics Lead to prepare shot lists for motion capture.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver compelling character experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and increase efficiency.
• Present ideas, feedback, and create documentation relating to core animation workflows.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ game animation experience or related entertainment industry experience.
• Experience working with motion capture data. Experience with Movella Xsens a plus.
• A demo reel demonstrating an understanding of grounded, realistic human movement.
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation and how best to adapt those to create believable characters and experiences.
• Strong knowledge of 3D animation packages, Maya and MotionBuilder preferred.
• In-depth industry knowledge of character, animation, and motion capture pipelines.
• Enthusiasm for studying and analyzing animation and movement from other media.
• Experience with Granny 3D animation system and 3DSMax a plus.
• Strong communication skills.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40/hr – $46/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent: 

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. 

This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more