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Electric Square

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51 - 200 employees

🎮 Gaming

Gaming

Electric Square is a game development company that creates memorable experiences on genre-defining AAA console action games. With a team of 300 talented developers, Electric Square operates from three state-of-the-art studios located in the UK, Singapore, and Malta. The company partners with some of the biggest names in the gaming industry, such as collaborating on titles like Diablo IV, providing global expertise in game development. Electric Square is continuously expanding and inviting passionate individuals to join their diverse team.

📋 Description

• Reporting to the Lead Artist • Working with the Lead Technical Animator to establish a reliable pipeline to author gameplay and performance animations. • Responsible for the creation and integration of world-class character animations in the game engine • Applies animation principles to create high-quality animations while optimising them to meet technical constraints and making any changes that are requested based on artistic direction • Works in close collaboration with the Lead Artist, Game Designers, and Programmers to understand quality objectives, gameplay intentions, and engine capabilities to deliver AAA quality for work objectives • Communicates and works closely with Game Designers and Programmers to find effective solutions, fix issues, and achieve goals on time • Quickly prototypes and previsualises animation systems and ideas that will serve as a basis for animation and gameplay-related discussions • Supports the requirements for in-game cut-scenes and performance animation as required at Lively, the worlds we create are crucial to our games and in delivering fantastic experiences to our players.

🎯 Requirements

• Animation production experience on at least one shipped AAA character action game. • A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a Senior Animator position. • Advanced skills in game development software such as Maya & game engines (Unity/UE4). • Exceptional key frame animation skills and a reel that showcases world-leading animation quality in character and other related gameplay animation systems. • Expert level of understanding of the principles of animation. • Strong understanding of animation and how it applies to gameplay. • A passion for character animation, playing games, and film. • Character rigging and/or modelling skills are advantageous • Traditional art skills a distinct advantage. Life drawing ability, deep understanding of human anatomy. • Prior experience with motion capture pipelines and data management is advantageous. • A passionate and self-motivated individual, willing to work in a team and communicate effectively. • Ability to prioritise one's own tasks and be responsive to deadlines. • Exceptional problem-solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and proactively resolve them.

🏖️ Benefits

• PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY • Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/. • Role Information: EN • Studio: Lively • Location: Europe, UK • Service: Game Development • Employment Type: Freelance / FTC • Working Pattern: Full Time