Character Animator: Cinematics

1 Day ago • 1 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Games is seeking a Junior Character Animator to create stunning, responsive cinematic animations for their video games. Responsibilities include collaborating with the design team on immersive cinematic experiences, implementing and debugging animation systems, improving animation pipelines, and working closely with global teams to problem-solve and implement sequences. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in animating human figures realistically, a strong understanding of animation development within games, and a passion for film and video games. The role requires creating animations, working with design teams, and improving pipelines, along with troubleshooting and debugging animation systems.
Must have:
  • Create stunning, responsive cinematic animations
  • Collaborate with design team for immersive experiences
  • Implement & debug animation systems
  • Improve animation pipelines
  • Exceptional human figure animation skills
  • Strong understanding of game animation development
  • Positive and solution-oriented attitude
Good to have:
  • Programming knowledge (Python, C#, C++)
  • Advanced MotionBuilder & motion capture knowledge
  • Experience with third-person action games
  • Film editing, lighting, or VFX experience
  • Knowledge of state machines and motion trees

Job Details

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

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

Rockstar India is on the lookout for talented Animators (Junior) who possess a passion for cinematic animation. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s large game development studio in Bangalore, India.

WHAT WE DO

  • We create cutscenes and cinematic sequences for all Rockstar video games.
  • We are involved in the planning and direction of motion capture shoots.
  • We embellish performances, emphasizing weight, timing & silhouette to create visually stunning cinematics.
  • We work with the global animation and design teams to problem solve and implement cinematic sequences.
  • We review animations and implement feedback from lead reviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create stunning animations that are responsive and cinematic.
  • Work closely with the design team to create immersive cinematic experiences.
  • Implement, troubleshoot, and debug animation systems.
  • Help improve animation pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art/Animation or equivalent experience.
  • Outstanding demo reel.
  • Minimum 1 years of experience animating video games.

SKILLS

  • Positive, solution-orientated individual, with deep-rooted interest in films and video games.
  • Exceptional skill in animating the human figure to create realistic character animations.
  • Strong understanding of development issues in getting animations into a game.
  • Bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughout production.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with Artists, Designers and Programmers.
  • Deep rooted interest in video games.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of Motion Builder and motion capture.
  • Professional experience developing third person action games.
  • Experience of film editing lighting or VFX.
  • Practical knowledge of state machines and motion trees.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

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.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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Known for our dedication to quality and authenticity, a career at Rockstar Games is an opportunity to work on some of the most cutting edge, creatively rewarding and challenging projects available in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry.


We offer successful candidates highly competitive salary and compensation packages, including a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees. Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.

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