Gameplay Programmer developing mechanics for Behaviour Interactive’s horror game Dead by Daylight. Implementing, optimizing, and testing features with designers, artists, animators, and QA.
About the role
- Senior Gameplay Animator responsible for high-quality animations for gameplay and cinematic features at Torn Banner Studios. Collaborating with teams to enhance player experience and project quality.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality animations using Keyframe and Motion Capture data for gameplay, cinematics, and scripted events.
- Integrate animations into the game engine, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless alignment with project direction, animation state machines, and overall quality standards.
- Iterate animations based on feedback from playtesting, team reviews, and performance metrics to enhance the player experience.
- Collaborate closely with the animation team and other departments to meet project deadlines and achieve the desired game quality.
- Contribute to the setup, maintenance, and development of the animation department’s processes and pipelines.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of gameplay animation experience in the industry, preferably for PC and consoles.
- Strong experience with Third Person animation, with the ideal candidate also having experience developing First Person Shooters / First Person Hack and Slash.
- Work experience with Motion Builder and Maya.
- Understanding of body dynamics through experience with realistic human hand key animation.
- Experience with motion capture animation workflows.
- Experience working with game engines and animation state machines preferably Unreal Engine 4 or above.
- Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills; self-motivation, initiative, and the drive to undertake research and self-education independently.
- An animation reel demonstrating a relevant and high-level animation skillset. This role may require an animation test. If one if requested, it will be a paid test.
- Bonus Cinematic and/or Scripted events experience.
- Rigging/Scripting/Pipeline experience.
Benefits
- 6.5 weeks paid vacation
- Unlimited sick days
- Eligible for game performance bonuses.
- Flexible schedule and work location, with your choice of remote, hybrid, or on-site.
- Healthcare & benefits plan, for you and your family
- 100% parental leave top-up for 16 weeks, for Canadian employees.
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