That's No Moon Entertainment - Senior Narrative Gameplay Animator (Project Hire)

3D Animator is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: That’s No Moon Entertainment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: Part-time, Part-time

Job Description

That’s No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers committed to crafting narrative-driven experiences. We are searching for a Senior Narrative Gameplay Animator with a passion for creating top-notch animations for a AAA title. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure the animation quality is high and seamlessly integrates into gameplay and cinematics.

Responsibilities

• Create and integrate AAA quality animations for scripted moments within the game using Unreal Engine 5.
• Utilize motion capture effectively and apply hand-key animation as appropriate.
• Support the Unreal pipeline creation and maintenance for scripted events.
• Collaborate with other animators to ensure cohesive animations with cinematics and gameplay.
• Proactively troubleshoot any animation workflow, rigging, and pipeline issues.
• Communicate effectively with animators, engineers, and design teams for feedback.
• Assist in establishing standard methodologies in animation.
• Participate in motion capture shoots when needed.

Requirements

• Proven Senior experience in working with motion capture data and hand-key animation in the game industry.
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine, specifically in animation and Sequencer.
• Ability to work in various animation aspects including biped, quadruped, and vehicles.
• A demo reel showcasing animation principles and gameplay integration.
• Experience with gameplay animation editing, including blending, cycles, and layering.
• Knowledge of previsualization and cinematography principles.
• Expert knowledge of Maya.
• Experience in creating and integrating scripted animations in-engine.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about games and dedicated to producing high-quality work.

Qualities

• Flexibility in switching tasks to meet production priorities.
• Ability to appreciate other departments’ perspectives.
• Maintain integrity and confidence in result-oriented environments.
• Empathic and respected senior member of the team.
• Team-oriented with a desire to assist other animators.
• Promote inclusivity, diversity, and fairness.
• Practice patience and openness to feedback.

Additional Information

This position is a temporary “Project Hire,” and its duration may vary. TNM Project Hire employees will be eligible for a variety of TNM benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and flexible PTO. The estimated base pay range for this role is between $116,000 and $144,000, and additional incentive compensation may be applicable.

That’s No Moon is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage safe application processes by ensuring communication is through official emails and channels only.