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About the Role
We are seeking an animator who excels at cartoony, character-driven animation, focusing on gameplay animation for characters and NPCs. The role involves bringing animations from initial blocking to in-engine implementation, requiring problem-solving and creative input on timing and feel.
Responsibilities
- Keyframe gameplay animation for playable characters and NPCs, including movement, actions, reactions, and emotes.
- Animate in an exaggerated, cartoony style consistent with the established look.
- Implement animations in UE5, assisting with or setting up animation logic with engineering.
- Iterate quickly with design and engineering to refine feel and responsiveness.
- Animate short cutscenes as needed.
- Collaborate with riggers to ensure animators have the necessary rig functionality.
Requirements
- Approximately 3+ years of game animation experience, with at least one shipped title.
- A strong animation reel showcasing stylized, cartoony keyframe animation with clear poses, strong timing, and appeal.
- Hands-on UE5 experience, including animation import, Animation Blueprints, state machines, and montages.
- Solid understanding of gameplay animation principles such as responsiveness, loops, transitions, and root motion vs. in-place.
- Strong proficiency in Maya.
- Comfort working independently, managing priorities, asking questions early, and communicating clearly in writing.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Skills
- Keyframe animation
- Gameplay animation
- Cartoony animation
- UE5
- Maya
- Independent work
- Written communication
- Spoken communication
- Blender experience
- Cutscene animation
- Cinematic animation
- Sequencer
- Rigging skills
Location
- Parramatta CBD
- Work from home options
Work Type
- Flexible work arrangement
- Flexi-hours
- Work from home
Experience Level
- 3+ years animating for games
- At least one shipped title
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive starting salary
- Reviews every 6 months
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement and schedule
- Options for work from home and flexi-hours
- Casual and fun office environment
- Individual input is valued
- Regular work functions
- Free entry to conventions and events
- Close to public transport
- Paid for gym memberships
- Regular company breakfasts/lunches
- Diverse team
- Career development
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Company
- Glitch Productions is an independent animation and games studio.
- We are making a game in Unreal Engine 5 based on existing IP.
- We are a small team that moves quickly.
- Our values include Passion, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity.
- We have an art-first mindset, with the core mission to create the best art possible and delight our audience.
- We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger.
- We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.