Animator

Avalanche Studios Group and its incubation team are seeking an Animator for work on a game prototype, working with a focused team of designers, programmers and technical artists.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in animating human characters, with a strong focus on traversal mechanics and realistic physical interactions. In this role, you will take a significant ownership and responsibility applying your passion for animation, highly developed technical skills and creative problem - solving abilities to contribute across multiple aspects of the project. You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where testing, iteration, and open discussion are essential to discovering and refining the most engaging player experiences. With a player-centric mindset, you are deeply passionate about creating fun, immersive gameplay experiences and prioritize how players feel and interact with the game above the underlying systems themselves.

A highly skilled Animator who is passionate about animation and video games

Strong skills and a deep understanding of animation fundamentals in a realistic style

5+ years of experience working as an Animator in the games industry

Ability to demonstrate excellence in the production of keyframed and mocap animations for humans

Extensive knowledge of current animation techniques and third-party animation software, including Maya and MotionBuilder

Experience implementing animations in Unreal Engine

Strong communication skills and experience working in a team environment

Comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, including frequent team playtesting and feedback

Experienced in collaborating with designers to interpret and develop high-level briefs, identifying the best artistic and technical approaches to achieve gameplay goals

Motivated by diverse tasks and dynamic areas of responsibility