Destiny Sandbox Animator

We need you to help us bring in-game player performance to the next level. As a Sandbox Animator you will be involved in all aspects of production from the initial concept of character movement and technical considerations of implementation to collaboration with other art disciplines and the creation of final animation. You will participate in the effort to concept and finalize spectacular hand-keyed in-game animation. You will support the animation team’s goals of efficient and aesthetic completion of tasks as well as participating in critique towards animation and the overall creative process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create high quality key-frame animations
• Work with the Art Director and Animation Lead to help set the quality bar for asset creation
• Collaborate with cross discipline peers in completing a specific experience
• Align with Animation Lead regarding schedule times, scope and creative direction for assets assigned to you
• Help incorporate new tools and technologies into the pipeline used in your craft

REQUIRED SKILLS          

• Strong communication skills
• Desire to create world class games
• Thorough knowledge of Maya, Max and other animation applications
• An understanding of human and animal anatomy is an asset

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS    

• Understanding of mo-cap techniques a plus
• Undergraduate degree or completion of a certificate program that provides an education in the fundamentals of art is preferred but not necessary