Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.
About the Job :
We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Principal Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and self-motivated, able to assess and articulate in-game animation systems, experienced and willing to mentor and guide more junior team members, and possessing a great understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.
You’ll Work On :
- Execute high-level animations
- Mentor and guidance to animation team
- Execute in-game animations, including UE5 implementation
- Review animation elements and provide feedback when required
- Ensure animations align with project standards and align with the overall visual style of the game
- Collaborate with other disciplines on project features and development arcs
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
Requirements :
7+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring roleProven experience shipping high-performance console and / or PC titlesStrong technical knowledgeExperience with Maya, Motion Builder, UE5Experience with motion captureStrong understanding of animation principals and approachesExperience collaborating with technical teams and developing / refining animation systems in UE5Strong portfolio demonstrating significant experience creating high quality, appealing game animationExperience with both in-game animation and cinematic presentation animationStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments and disciplinesExperience mentoring animatorsAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesPluses :
Experience on sports titlesAppreciation of sports and sports gamesExperience with Shotgrid, Jira, similar production tracking softwareExperience with real-time broadcast presentation