Motion Designer & Character Animator (Contract-to-Hire)
RillaSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, ACGIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in game development, with solid animation design skills and strong hand-key animation capability
- Extensive experience in realistic-style animation or film-related design; experience in AAA game development is a plus
- Strong design and learning abilities, with a keen eye for animation performance in top-tier AAA games
- Solid understanding of dynamic anatomy and experience in creating well-constructed poses
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine; experience with animation-related engine tools or technical workflows is a plus
- Excellent communication skills and strong team spirit
- Experience in motion capture and actor performance direction is preferred
- Portfolio submission required, showcasing character design range (style, costumes, expressions)
Responsibilities
- Independently design and produce a complete set of animations (including 3C and combat) for realistic-style characters and creatures
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that character and creature animations achieve AAA quality in the final game
- Work closely with relevant teams to refine and iterate on animation design guidelines, artistic direction, and production pipelines
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Gameplay Animator position?
Candidates need a minimum of 5 years of experience in game development with solid animation design skills, strong hand-key animation capability, extensive experience in realistic-style animation or film, and familiarity with Unreal Engine.
Is a portfolio required for this job application?
Yes, portfolio submission is required; attach it to your resume or provide links to your personal homepage on platforms like ArtStation, Pixiv, or Behance, showcasing character design range including style, costumes, and expressions.
What are the main responsibilities of the Gameplay Animator?
You will independently design and produce complete sets of animations for realistic-style characters and creatures, collaborate with other departments to achieve AAA quality, and work with teams to refine animation design guidelines, artistic direction, and production pipelines.
What is the location or work arrangement for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
HoYoverse
Creates immersive games and digital content
About HoYoverse
HoYoverse creates engaging virtual world experiences through its popular games like Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd. These games feature captivating stories, complex gameplay, and impressive graphics. Players can download and play these games for free, but they have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. This free-to-play model helps keep players engaged and encourages spending. In addition to gaming, HoYoverse produces animations, comics, music, and merchandise based on its game characters, which helps build a loyal fan base and creates additional revenue. Unlike many competitors, HoYoverse focuses on a diverse range of digital content and community engagement through platforms like HoYoLAB. The company's goal is to continuously improve its virtual worlds and maintain a strong presence in the gaming industry.
None, IndonesiaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees