Animator Job at Good Dog Studios in New York

We are seeking an experienced Animator to join our team to work on a new Martial Arts Tycoon Video Game. As an Animator, you will be responsible for working with motion capture, as well as hand keying creating realistic and engaging animations for characters, objects, and environments in the game.
Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as an Animator working on video games
Strong proficiency in animation software such as Maya or Blender
Experience working with motion capture technology and hand-keyed animation techniques
Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4+ and ability to implement animations in the game engine
Strong understanding of game design principles and mechanics, and ability to create animations that support gameplay
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug and optimize animations
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment locally or remotely
Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate animation concepts to non-technical team members
Responsibilities

Collaborate with designers and artists to understand the game mechanics and vision and create animations that align with the game's style and tone
Create realistic character animations using a combination of motion capture and hand-keyed animation techniques
Implement animations in Unreal Engine 5 and ensure they integrate seamlessly with gameplay mechanics
Nice-to-Have Qualifications

A blue belt or higher in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or other experience martial arts associated with MMA
If no experience in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, willingness to train if costs are covered by the company

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