Gameplay Animator: Animals

4 days ago

Bengaluru, India Rockstar Games Full time

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in Bangalore.

**WHAT WE DO**:

- We create open-world gameplay mechanics that are used to make immersive experiences.
- We work as a global animation team to collaborate on player experiences.
- We use our onsite motion capture facilities to prototype new systems, directing talent and fine-tuning the results with code and design.
- We participate in multi-discipline gameplay reviews, ensuring animation data is responsive and implemented with a strong consideration of technical and gameplay constraints.
- We encourage ownership and creativity where everyone's voice is heard

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work closely with the wider animation team to produce natural, nuanced and believable animation sets for our Gameplay mechanics.
- Verify the quality of the animations integrated into the game by playing regularly.
- Implement, troubleshoot and debug animation systems.
- Help improve animation pipelines.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's degree in Art/Animation or equivalent experience.
- Outstanding demo reel demonstrating experience working with gameplay systems.
- At least one shipped game.

**SKILLS**:

- Advanced knowledge in one of: 3D Studio Max, MotionBuilder, or equivalent 3D program.
- Exceptional skill in animating human and animals.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with Artists, Designers and Programmers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner and make timely, well-thought out decisions.
- Strong understanding of development issues involved in getting animations into a game.
- Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development.

**PLUSES**:

- Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.).
- Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Expertise in MotionBuilder and working with motion capture data.
- Professional experience developing third-person action games.
- Willingness to travel to our other global studios.
- AAA experience a plus.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

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