Unreal Engine Gameplay Animation Artist

Develop second-to-second gameplay animation in Burnaby for Small Axe Studios, using Unreal Engine and sports behavior expertise.Small Axe Studios seeks an experienced Gameplay Animator with a high quality bar and passion for authentic sports behavior. You will create animations for interactive features, maintain mocap references, and help move work from ideation into engine. Collaboration with AI and Animation Engineers, Designers, Producers, and the Animation Director is central to the work. Your contributions will support a new 2K sports franchise and its player-first experience.Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Gameplay Animation Lead on professional animation deliveryKeep mocap shot lists and reference organizedDevelop animation through ideation, implementation, and final deliveryCollaborate with the Design Lead and Engineering team in engineSupport feature quality through appropriate animation choicesRequirements:
Experience developing and shipping AAA gamesUnreal Engine 4 or 5 experienceExperience creating second-to-second interactive animation featuresClear understanding of authentic sports behaviors and human mechanicsPassion for sports, video games, and player experienceApply your Unreal Engine, mocap, and sports animation skills to create polished interactive gameplay at Small Axe Studios.
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