At Steel Wool, we’re searching for a contract 3D Animator to join the team for 6 months. We are looking for someone who can help create fun and memorable experiences for our players. Animators will work closely with other departments and would be responsible for bringing our games to life.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Create and implement character animation using motion capture, keyframe and in-engine tools
- Iterate and refine animation based on lead and director feedback
- Collaborate with gameplay designers, VFX artists, tech animators, audio, modeling, engineering, and production to fully realize our characters in game
- Work closely with and provide feedback to other animation team members
- Provide animation reference for applicable shots to review with the team
The Ideal Candidate Will Have a Mix of the Qualifications Below:
- Strong 3D animation skills and the ability to apply them to gameplay and cinematic systems
- Proficiency in Maya is required
- Proficient in runtime engine animation workflows (Unreal 4 experience preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in related industry animation
- Experience in the full development cycle of an indie, AA, or AAA game title
Pluses
- Experience creating first-person animation
- An understanding of animation state machines and blueprint
- Experience using the Ragdoll plug-in for Maya
- An avid gamer with a passion for creating great games
- Experience working alongside outsource teams
- Experience working with Virtual Reality platforms such as Oculus, HTC, and PSVR
- Have worked in both AAA and Indie environments.
- Experience working with fully remote teams
Top Skills
What We Do
Steel Wool Studios is an independent studio based in Oakland, CA. From entertainment to enterprise, we create games and content for all. Our studio is founded by veterans of Pixar, Intel, and Telltale Games, who bring decades of experience to every project. With an insanely talented crew of artists and engineers, we’re here to push the boundaries and help define the next era of gaming.
