NCSoft
Summary
ArenaNet is seeking an Animator to create Player and Creature gameplay animation for their products. The Animator will be responsible for crafting custom animations on a variety of rigs, working closely with Design to refine and perfect gameplay animation, and demonstrating proficiency in using their proprietary custom tool set. The successful candidate should have 2+ years of experience in a similar role, a strong portfolio demonstrating skills in animation, experience with hand key animation, and experience using Maya. The role is open to remote work in certain states or onsite/hybrid/flex at their office in Bellevue, WA. The total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential, and the role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave. The listed pay range is a general guideline only and will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Job description
We’re ArenaNet. We make the games we want to play and infuse them with innovation, hand-crafted detail, and creative passion. As developer and publisher of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 11 million players worldwide.
We are looking for an Animator to create Player and Creature gameplay animation for ArenaNet’s products.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Craft custom animations on a variety of rigs.
- Work closely with Design, refining and perfecting gameplay animation.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using our proprietary custom tool set.
- Participate in animation reviews, and refine your animation based on feedback.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role
- Strong portfolio demonstrating your skills in animation, including examples of biped and quadruped movement.
- Experience with hand key animation.
- Experience using Maya.
- Ability to dependably identify and meet goals.
- Good interpersonal communication and organization skills.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to collaborate and take direction from your Lead.
PLUSES (NICE TO HAVES)
- Unreal experience.
- A passion for gaming
We are open to remote work in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, NC, NV, NY OR, TX, UT and WA or onsite/hybrid/flex at our office in Bellevue, WA.
Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential. Please note that the listed pay range is a general guideline only. We take into consideration the geography in which you live and your experience and qualifications when determining final salary. This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.
Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential. Please note that the listed pay range is a general guideline only. We take into consideration the geography in which you live and your experience and qualifications when determining final salary. This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.
Remote pay range
$75,000—$110,000 USD
Location: Bellevue, WA or Remote
Country: United States
Date found: 2023-04-29