2K is hiring: Senior Technical Animation Designer in San Mateo

Job description

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS
Who We Are:
We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere.

We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust.

Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games.

We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.
We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!
What You Are:
We are looking for a Senior Technical Animation Designer to be responsible for designing, creating, and maintaining animation systems that drive the gameplay motion of our characters.

This will include features that support major gameplay mechanics, such as locomotion and abilities, UI selection animations, and procedural solutions.
You will be a communication hub in addition to the technical aspect of the job.

You’ll need to ensure that everyone has the information they need to be successful.

This role is focused on technical animation, but will also work with design and engineering teams to translate needs across those subject areas.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with teams across Animation, Engineering, and Design to help deliver a cohesive, high-quality animation style that supports an immersive gameplay experience.
Work with key stakeholders to define goals and implement scalable solutions that streamline animation content creation and integration.
Take initiative in building and refining animation systems, carefully balancing performance needs with desired in-game behaviors.
Provide and offer technical support and mentorship to animators, contributing to their development while promoting effective cross-disciplinary communication.
Regularly document processes and share insights to help improve team workflows and knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications:
Shipped at least one AAA title with 4+ years of professional animation experience in Maya
Strong understanding of third-person shooter mechanics and in-engine animation systems (state machines, blendspaces, animation graphs)
Proficient with run-time and procedural animation tools such as IK, Control Rig, retargeting, ragdolls, and motion matching
Experienced in Unreal Engine (2+ years), including scripting with Blueprints and/or C++, and solid foundation in vector math and code concepts.
Skilled at bridging disciplines with strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
Continuously up to date with the latest in Unreal, Maya, and animation technologies; portfolio demonstrating expertise.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $91,000 and $150,000 per Year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Join our mission: Bring fun, inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community: https://thirtyfirstunion.com/values
31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.

For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation.
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In Summary: We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter .

We are looking for a Senior Technical Animation Designer to be responsible for designing, creating, and maintaining animation systems that drive the gameplay motion of our characters .

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $91,000 and $150,000 per year .
En Español: Somos un equipo diverso de desarrolladores impulsados por una pasión por nuestro arte, unidos por nuestros valores fundamentales e inspirados en una cultura de inclusión para construir juegos increíbles que emocionen a los jugadores en todas partes.

Seguimos el crecimiento y la innovación en un entorno de seguridad y confianza.

Nuestra cultura se basa en la convicción de que las voces más variadas en nuestro colectivo fortalecerán nuestro equipo y nuestros juegos.

Buscamos a nuestro próximo compañero de equipo que eleve nuestra barra y nos haga mejores.

Actualmente estamos trabajando en Project ETHOS, un nuevo juego gratuito, 3rd persona rogue-like heroes y una evolución espectacular del género! ¿Qué eres tú: buscamos un diseñador técnico de procesamiento responsable de diseñar, crear y mantener sistemas de animación cercanos al estilo de juego de nuestros personajes.

Trabajar con las partes interesadas clave para definir objetivos e implementar soluciones escalables que agilicen la creación y integración de contenido de animación.

Tomar iniciativa en la construcción y refinación de sistemas deanimación, equilibrar cuidadosamente las necesidades de rendimiento con los comportamientos deseados en el juego.

Proporcionar y ofrecer soporte técnico y tutoría a los animadores, contribuyendo a su desarrollo al tiempo que promueve una comunicación interdisciplinaria efectiva.

Documentar regularmente procesos y compartir conocimientos para ayudar a mejorar los flujos de trabajo del equipo y el intercambio de conocimientos.

Cualificaciones requeridas: enviado por lo menos un título AAA con más de 4 años de experiencia profesional en animación En fuerte comprensión de mecánica de disparos en tercera persona y sistemas de animaciones dentro del motor (máquinas estatales, espacios mezclados, gráficos de animacion) Proficiente con herramientas de transmisión y procesal animación como IK, Maya Control, retargeting, rigd movimiento y Desarrollo Experto en diseño de guiones (2+ años), se espera que este año comience con una sólida gama de tecnologías de conexión con vectoriales y matemáticas, incluyendo Skiller + $90,000; Conceptos de búsqueda de empleaje y puertas de tecnología de capacitación en alta calidad para desarrollarse en esta línea.

Sin embargo, el salario base ofrecido se basa en la ubicación del mercado y puede variar aún más dependiendo de factores individualizados para los candidatos a empleo, como conocimiento relacionado con el trabajo, habilidades, experiencia y otras consideraciones comerciales objetivas.

Sujeto a esas mismas consideraciones, el paquete total de compensación para este puesto también puede incluir otros elementos, incluidos un bono y / o premios de capital, además de una gama completa de beneficios médicos, financieros y / u otros.

Se proporcionarán detalles de participación en estos planes de beneficios si un empleado recibe una oferta de empleo.

Si son contratados, los empleados estarán en una posición a voluntad y la compañía se reserva el derecho de modificar sueldo (así como cualquier otro pago discrecional o indemnización o beneficio) en cualquier momento, incluso por razones relacionadas con el rendimiento individual de la empresa o HR/equipo, y factores personales del mercado.

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Únete a nuestra misión: Traer diversión, inspiración y asombro a nuestras vidas y a nuestra comunidad: https://thirtyfirstunion.com/values 31st Union se enorgullece de la diversidad de sus miembros del equipo, socios y comunidades.

Esto significa que el empleo en la 31a Unión depende de su capacidad sustancial, calificaciones objetivas y ética laboral no de su edad, raza (incluyendo rasgos históricamente asociados con la raza, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a: textura del cabello y peinado protector), altura, peso, religión, credo, color, origen nacional, ascendencia, sexo, orientación sexual, género (incluso identidad y expresión de género), estado de alienación o ciudadanía, transgénero, estatus militar o veterano, discapacidad física o mental (real o percibida), condición médica, SIDA/VIH, negación de permiso familiar y cuidado médico, información genética, predisposición o estatus portador, estado de embarazo, parto, lactancia materna (o condiciones médicas relacionadas), estado matrimonial o socio registrado, actividad política o afiliación doméstica, situación como víctima de violencia domestica, proceso de abuso sexual, registro de derechos humanos, etc.

Required Skill Profession

Art And Design Workers