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- We have an exciting opportunity for a contract Animator to join our team, where you’ll create compelling and authentic real-time character animations for the esteemed Forza Motorsport franchise.
- We are located in Redmond, Washington, just outside of Seattle. The Seattle area is a major hub for the tech and gaming industries. With beautiful mountain ranges, diverse wildlife, great hiking/biking trails, and a thriving arts culture, Seattle offers a variety of options to enjoy your life outside of work.
- Create a variety of real-time, mocap-based biped animations and state machines at a high, consistent quality bar.
- Collaborate with Tech Art to implement animations and state machines in engine.
- Work closely with the Cinematics Lead to prepare shot lists for motion capture.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver compelling character experiences.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows and increase efficiency.
- Present ideas, feedback, and create documentation relating to core animation workflows.
- 2+ years’ game animation experience or related entertainment industry experience.
- Experience working with motion capture data. Experience with Movella Xsens a plus.
- A demo reel demonstrating an understanding of grounded, realistic human movement.
- Strong understanding of the principles of animation and how best to adapt those to create believable characters and experiences.
- Strong knowledge of 3D animation packages, Maya and MotionBuilder preferred.
- In-depth industry knowledge of character, animation, and motion capture pipelines.
- Enthusiasm for studying and analyzing animation and movement from other media.
- Experience with Granny 3D animation system and 3DSMax a plus.
- Strong communication skills.
- Up to $50/hr (Depending on Location/W2/Non-Exempt)
About The Company
At Cypress, we deliver top talent to your doorstep. Our nationwide reach and industry expertise help us precision-match candidates, saving you time and frustration. Our experts specialize in placing highly qualified employees, ensuring a perfect fit that not only boosts individual career paths but also enhances organizational productivity.
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