Animator, 3D

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Position Type: Full-time – 40 hours a week

Duties:

• Create quality 3D animations for Path of Exile under the direction of the Animation Lead for both gameplay and cinematics
• Use your initiative, be proactive and share innovative ideas within the team
• Be aware of project/task schedules and deliver work to deadlines
• Be able to receive and provide constructive feedback

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of animation experience, including at least 1 year in a professional game studio environment
• A strong ability to execute animations that truly understand and respect the importance of core gameplay mechanics and character performance
• Solid knowledge of body mechanics, with experience animating general locomotion, melee, and magic combat for both bipedal characters and creatures/monsters
• The ability to maintain a professional attitude, accept constructive feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Maya
• A self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in-character acting in front of a camera to support animation reference
• An applicant must have examples of hand-keyed combat and gameplay animation for both bipedal characters and creatures in their portfolio, and be willing to complete a short, paid animation test if requested

Pluses:

• Avid gamer with a deep understanding of Path of Exile and its themes
• A sense of humor