3D Animator

When you join Grove Street Games you can gain experience on a wide range of game development projects. We foster a work environment that allows our employees to thrive, not just on their career paths but also on their personal journeys. We take a lot of pride in creating a foundation our employees can utilize to not only get ahead in their dreams but also create lasting games that millions of players will be able to enjoy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use your knowledge, craft, and technical expertise to set goals and create pipelines and manage both internal and external animation teams.
• Provide feedback, guide and offer support to the animation team while maintaining a high quality standard.
• Ensure animation assets are delivered on time and properly integrated into the game.
• Work closely with programmers to modify and build tools that optimize the animation workflow.
• Participate and contribute creatively in team discussions, critiques, and game development ideas.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years of experience making animations for games or other digital entertainment.
• 2+ years of experience working with Unreal Engine, specifically the animation pipeline in the engine.
• Expertise in Maya, Blender, or similar.
• Experience working with external teams or outsourcing.
• Strong leadership/mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Detail-oriented & extremely well-organized.