Liquid Development is hiring a mid to senior-level 3D Animator specializing in motion capture cleanup and facial animation or cinematics. You will apply your skills across a variety of AAA video game titles as part of an experienced, supportive, and creative team.
What You'll Do
- Build, establish, and improve the existing structure for a high-end 3D animation team
- Animate a variety of characters, creatures, props, and vehicles
- Develop and maintain pipeline tools in Unreal Engine, Maya, 3DS Max, and MotionBuilder
- Work closely with the Animation Director and Project Manager
What We're Looking For
- A strong portfolio/demo reel with recent work showcasing proficiency in 3D Animation for video games (must submit to be considered)
- 5+ years of professional experience as a 3D Animator in the video game industry
- Proficient with Maya and Unreal Engine 5 Cinematics (Sequencer)
- Must have experience working with motion capture cleanup
- Experience working with realistic art styles focused on bipedal human animations for games
Nice to Have
- Huge Plus: MotionBuilder Experience
- Experience working with Unreal Engine 5 Integration, hand-keyed animations, and proprietary tools
- Experience in tangential areas of animation, such as rigging, skinning, or scripting
Technical Stack
- Maya
- MotionBuilder
- Unreal Engine 5
- 3DS Max
Team & Environment
You will work closely with the Animation Director and Project Manager as part of a diversely talented team where collaboration is encouraged.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $60k to $70k per year ($29/hr to $34/hr)
- Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
- Upward career growth opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits (US only)
- Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability (US only)
- 401K with company match (US only)
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates in the Americas, including the United States and Oregon.
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
