Job DescriptionAs a Senior Animator, you will be a key contributor to defining the motion and personality of characters, creatures, and environments. You will work closely with the art director, designers, and character artists to create animations that are both technically precise and emotionally impactful. This position requires an experienced animator with a strong understanding of movement and timing, a love for character expression through animation, and the skills to deliver high-quality animations in a real-time setting that enhance the gameplay experience.ResponsibilitiesArtistic Vision: Collaborate with the art director to shape and drive the visual style of all in-game animationsCross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the art director, concept artists, designers, and character artists to ensure cohesive animation that supports gameplay and art directionPipeline Development: Collaborate with the technical art team to develop and refine animation pipelines and workflows to improve production efficiency, quality, and consistencyContribution: Create high-quality rigs and animations for real-time charactersProject Management: Work with the other leaders on the team to manage timelines, ensure deadlines are met, and identify any resource needs or roadblocks in productionIterate and Improve: Receive and apply feedback from art director and design, iterating on animations to achieve the desired quality and performanceMentorship and Guidance: Provide feedback and mentorship to other animators, contributing to a collaborative and growth-focused team cultureQualificationsGame Experience: Passion for one or more of the following genres: MOBA, RTS, Card, Strategy, Roguelike. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in 3D software for rigging and animation (e.g. Maya, MotionBuilder, Blender)Artistic Skill: Strong grasp of animation principles, timing, weight, character expression, and visual communication through movementExperience working with Unreal EngineRigging Knowledge: Ability to create, work with, and modify with a variety of rigs for in-game characters and assetsCollaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other departmentsPortfolio: An outstanding animation reel/portfolio demonstrating a range of work, with an emphasis on character animation Vision: Willingness to work with the art director and other artists to drive the artistic direction for in-game character animationExperience: Previous experience working as an animator in video games is requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience with 3D modeling, concept art, or related artistic disciplines in valued, but not requiredExperience in facial animation is highly valued, but not expressly requiredAdditional InformationThis position is fully remote and open to candidates residing in time zones between US West and US East (UTC -8 to UTC -4). We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please contact us to request assistance. Nivel de antigüedad: IntermedioTipo de empleo: Jornada completaFunción laboral: Diseño, Arte/Creatividad y Tecnología de la informaciónSectores: Proveedores de entretenimiento

Job DescriptionThis is not an ML or generative AI position.We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with experience in C++ to develop and implement AI systems that drive the behavior of in-game characters, enemies, NPCs, and other interactive entities. You’ll work closely with the team to create intelligent, responsive, and dynamic AI systems that enhance the player experience. Your contributions will have a direct impact on gameplay, player immersion, and overall game design.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and optimize AI systems for characters, enemies, and NPCs using Behavior Trees, FSM and/or GOAP. Implement complex decision-making processes to create intelligent and responsive AI behaviors. Collaborate with gameplay designers to ensure AI interactions align with overall game mechanics and objectives. Write efficient, maintainable, and scalable code to handle AI systems for a large-scale game environment. Debug and optimize AI code for performance and stability. Continuously iterate on AI behaviors based on internal feedback and playtests. Assist with other full-stack engineering features as needed. RequirementsPassion for one or more of the following genres: MOBA, RTS, Card, Strategy, Roguelike. Previous experience developing AI systems for games, with at least 2-3 years of professional experience in game development. Strong proficiency in AI programming using C++ and AI-specific systems like Behavior Trees, FSM and GOAP. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing complex AI behaviors (e.g., combat, stealth, pathfinding, group tactics). Solid understanding of AI principles, including finite state machines, decision trees, and utility-based AI systems. Strong knowledge of optimization techniques for AI performance in real-time games. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Passion for video games and a deep understanding of what makes engaging, immersive AI behavior. Interest in developing solutions to problems in areas outside of AI expertise. Nice to HaveExperience shipping Indie, AA, or AAA video game titles. Proficiency in Unreal Engine. Knowledge of multiplayer game AI (e.g., server-side AI, distributed systems). Familiarity with game design principles and player-centric gameplay. Experience working with version control systems (e.g. Perforce). Additional InformationThis position is fully remote and open to candidates residing in time zones between US West and US East (UTC -8 to UTC -4). We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please contact us to request assistance. Nivel de antigüedad: IntermedioTipo de empleo: Jornada completaFunción laboral: Ingeniería y Tecnología de la informaciónSectores: Proveedores de entretenimiento