Job details

Lead Gameplay Animator

Character Animation: High-quality, grounded movements like walking, running, jumping, climbing, and other traversal actions.
Combat Animations: Realistic offensive and defensive moves for both melee and ranged combat, including combos and melee weapons.
Cutscene Integration: Smooth transitions between gameplay and cinematic scenes.

Crystal Dynamics is looking for a Lead Gameplay Animator to define the animation vision for upcoming high-fidelity action-adventure titles, contributing both leadership and hands-on skills.

Skills

Leadership in animation
Gameplay systems understanding
Expertise in animation trees
Proficiency in Motion Capture and Maya
Collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Lead the animation vision in collaboration with the Creative Director and Art Director
Assess and meet the game's animation requirements
Develop a team of skilled animators
Deliver engaging combat and traversal animations
Manage goals, deliverables, project milestones
Conduct and direct motion capture shoots
Direct co-developers and external vendors
Run full animation pipelines
Promote team growth through meetings and reviews
Streamline animation processes
Guide animators across various styles