Incubation Senior Technical Animator
Posted on 7/19/2023
INACTIVE
Bungie

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes celebrated gaming franchises
Company Overview
Bungie stands out as a leading game development company, renowned for creating immersive gaming universes such as Halo and Destiny that foster strong player communities and enduring friendships. Their competitive edge lies in their commitment to crafting hopeful and engaging worlds, a strategy that has consistently resulted in highly-anticipated game releases for nearly three decades. The company's culture encourages creativity and collaboration, fostering an environment where technical innovation thrives, solidifying Bungie's position as an industry leader.
Consumer Software

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$105.4M

Founded

1991

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

29%
Locations
Remote
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Unreal Engine
Animation
Unity
CategoriesNew
Art, Graphics & Animation
Requirements
  • Proficiency establishing runtime animation systems that prioritize responsive feedback
  • Experience combining keyframe content with procedural animation and dynamics systems
  • Understanding of real-time animation concepts such as layering, blending, and motion warping
  • Ability to keyframe stylized gameplay animation, as shown by examples of professional or personal work
  • Proven eye for creating gameplay clarity through animation content, especially for action games
  • An appreciation for appealing squash & stretch, smear frames, multiples
  • Expert knowledge of Maya character animation workflows
  • Outstanding ability to problem-solve and drive creative solutions despite ambiguity
  • Embrace “we” culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator
Responsibilities
  • Craft charming, stylized gameplay animations and own runtime setup during prototyping
  • Collaborate with multiple disciplines to define and implement robust real-time animation systems
  • Combine technical + artistic abilities to achieve fluid, responsive, and expressive character movement
  • Work closely with Tech Art to iterate on flexible character rigs and animation workflows
  • Establish and document animation implementation processes + best practices
  • Provide deskside support for the animation team to resolve technical issues
  • Research and communicate current animation technology trends
  • Offer constructive feedback during art team content reviews
  • Mentor and support other artists as the team grows
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with development using Unreal Engine and/or Unity
  • Familiarity with the competitive gaming landscape
  • Proficiency in scripting Maya tools (Python)