Job Description

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.

About the Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and self-motivated, able to assess and articulate in-game animation systems, and possessing a great understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.

You’ll Work On:

• Execute high level animations
• Execute in-game animations, including UE5 implementation
• Review animation elements and provide feedback when required
• Ensure animations align with project standards and align with the overall visual style of the game
• Collaborate with other disciplines on project features and development arcs
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Proven experience shipping high-performance console and/or PC titles
• Strong technical knowledge
• Experience with Maya, Motion Builder, UE5
• Experience with motion capture 
• Strong understanding of animation principals and approaches
• Experience collaborating with technical teams and developing/refining animation systems in UE5
• Strong portfolio demonstrating significant experience creating high quality, appealing game animation
• Experience with both in-game animation and cinematic presentation animation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments and disciplines
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Pluses:

• Experience on sports titles
• Appreciation of sports and sports games
• Experience mentoring animators
• Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, similar production tracking software 
• Experience with real-time broadcast presentation

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