WB Games / Avalanche · 10 hours ago
Associate Animator, Layout
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. They are seeking an Associate Animator for their Avalanche studio, where the role involves creating captivating cinematic content, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the evolution of the animation pipeline.
Responsibilities
Create quality keyframe animations for characters, creatures, and environmental elements
Be versatile working with motion capture data, keyframe animation, and in-engine manipulation of animation content
For cinematic layout on a narrative-driven RPG, you’ll block cameras, characters, and environments to shape composition, staging, and pacing for key cinematics and gameplay moments
Implement cinematic content into the game
Collaborate with designers and programmers to implement and refine animations in Unreal Engine 5
Participate in motion capture sessions and process mocap data for in-game use
Contribute to the evolution of our animation pipeline and workflow optimizations
Work closely with art directors to ensure animations align with the game's visual style and narrative goals
Qualification
Required
At least 1 year of game animation experience or a combination of experience with a BA in art or related field
Knowledge of Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine 5's animation systems
Good understanding of human and animal anatomy, locomotion, and performance
Experience with procedural animation techniques and runtime animation systems
Skilled at visual storytelling through strong camera work, staging, and blocking to create clear, dynamic scenes that support story and gameplay
Proficiency in animating both realistic and stylized characters
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Excellent communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude
Portfolio demonstrating a range of animation styles and technical proficiency
Experience with implementing cinematic content in Unreal's Sequencer
Preferred
Knowledge of rigging and skinning techniques
Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for animation tools
Background in traditional animation or fine arts
Company
WB Games / Avalanche
Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase