Animateur.rice - Senior - Game Industry
Sloclap · Paris, Île-de-France, France
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- On site
- Full-time
- €60,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Animate characters with high-quality keyframe techniques.
- Work with Maya and Unreal Engine.
- Create believable creature and character animations.
- Collaborate within a supportive animation team.
- Contribute to innovative gameplay experiences.
About the role
Senior Game Animator
Sloclap, an independent game studio based in Paris, is seeking a Senior Game Animator to enhance the impact of animation in their future projects. You will report to the Lead Gameplay Animation and join a team of 15 individuals with diverse experience levels. We highly value teamwork and mutual support. As a Senior Game Animator, your primary responsibilities will include:- Bringing characters to life through compelling animation.
- Cleverly and efficiently meeting the constraints of a strong animation direction and technical requirements to create fun, engaging, and innovative gameplay experiences.
- Ability to create high-quality keyframe animations in Maya and integrate them into our version of Unreal Engine.
- Proficiency in creating believable creature animations of various types.
- A strong understanding of physical movement, weight, balance, and body mechanics.
- In-depth knowledge of Maya.
- Familiarity with the constraints specific to gameplay animation.
- Ability to design, collaborate, and prototype ideas using mood boards and investigation animations.
- Good general technical understanding of game development.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute to the improvement of animation tools and processes.
- Successfully completed the production of at least one significant work as an animator.
- Experience with rapid iteration cycles and comfort in testing, adjusting, and evolving proposals iteratively.
- Teamwork skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Clear communication of ideas, ability to synthesize discussions, and precise application of instructions.
- Critical and humble mindset, open to giving and receiving feedback, and contributing new, innovative ideas and approaches.
- Willingness to mentor and develop the animation team members.
- High motivation and proactivity with a CAN DO attitude towards pragmatic problem-solving.
Skills & topics
- Senior Game Animator
- Game Animation
- Maya
- Unreal Engine
- Keyframe Animation
- Character Animation
- Creature Animation
- Gameplay Animation
- Animation Systems
- Game Development
- Paris
- CDI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Maya, Unreal Engine, keyframe, and gameplay animation skills. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase your portfolio: Ensure your demoreel or portfolio demonstrates high-quality character and creature animation, showcasing your understanding of physical movement.
- Prepare for the test: Understand the animation test may be shareable; focus on demonstrating your core skills efficiently.
- Understand Sloclap's culture: Research their games (Absolver, Sifu) and their focus on third-person action, animation systems, and network play.
- Express enthusiasm: Demonstrate your passion for game animation and your proactive, problem-solving 'CAN DO' attitude.
Technical preparation
Master Maya for high-quality keyframe animations.,Understand Unreal Engine integration workflows.,Practice creature and character animation mechanics.,Study physical movement and body mechanics.
Behavioral questions
How do you bring characters to life?,Describe handling technical animation constraints.,How do you collaborate and prototype ideas?,How do you give and receive feedback?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the application process for a Senior Game Animator role at Sloclap?
- The application process for a Senior Game Animator at Sloclap typically involves submitting a portfolio or demoreel. Candidates may also be invited to complete an animation test, designed to showcase your skills without extensive restrictions. Sloclap reviews applications on an ongoing basis.
- What kind of animation test can I expect for the Senior Game Animator position at Sloclap?
- The animation test for the Senior Game Animator role at Sloclap is approximately 10 hours long. It's designed so that you can use the resulting work in your own demos without any Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or waiting for project releases.
- What are the essential technical skills required for the Senior Game Animator role at Sloclap?
- Essential technical skills for the Senior Game Animator role include high-quality keyframe animation in Maya, integration into Unreal Engine, a strong understanding of physical movement, body mechanics, and gameplay animation constraints. General game development technical knowledge is also important.
- Does Sloclap offer remote work options for the Senior Game Animator position?
- Yes, Sloclap offers a hybrid work arrangement for the Senior Game Animator role, allowing for up to two remote work days per week. These days are fixed for the entire team, and remote work is not mandatory.
- What is the expected seniority level for the Senior Game Animator role at Sloclap?
- The Senior Game Animator role at Sloclap requires significant experience, indicated by the 'Senior' title and the expectation of leading animation impact and mentoring junior team members. Having successfully completed at least one significant project as an animator is a strong indicator of the desired seniority.
- How does Sloclap approach compensation and benefits for game animators?
- Sloclap's compensation for game animators is benchmarked against the SNJV (Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo) and their internal salary grids. They also offer benefits such as health insurance (Alan), transport reimbursement, and various perks focused on work-life quality.
- What is the team environment like for animators at Sloclap?
- The animation team at Sloclap consists of 15 individuals of various seniority levels. The studio emphasizes teamwork, mutual support, clear communication, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving and idea generation.