Gameplay Animator: Animals (Bangalore)

About the role

• The gameplay animation team specializes in locomotion for humans and animals, traversal, vehicles, and conversation systems to name a few. If you are passionate about animation and interested in building ground-breaking animation systems within a creative and unconstrained environment, please get in touch. Candidates with technical, problem-solving skills are especially encouraged to apply.
• This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Bangalore.

WHAT WE DO

• We create open-world gameplay mechanics that are used to make immersive experiences.
• We work as a global animation team to collaborate on player experiences.
• We use our onsite motion capture facilities to prototype new systems, directing talent and fine-tuning the results with code and design.
• We participate in multi-discipline gameplay reviews, ensuring animation data is responsive and implemented with a strong consideration of technical and gameplay constraints.
• We encourage ownership and creativity where everyone’s voice is heard

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the wider animation team to produce natural, nuanced and believable animation sets for our Gameplay mechanics.
• Verify the quality of the animations integrated into the game by playing regularly.
• Implement, troubleshoot and debug animation systems.
• Help improve animation pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Art/Animation or equivalent experience.
• Outstanding demo reel demonstrating experience working with gameplay systems.
• At least one shipped game.

SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge in one of: 3D Studio Max, MotionBuilder, or equivalent 3D program.
• Exceptional skill in animating human and animals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with Artists, Designers and Programmers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner and make timely, well-thought out decisions.
• Strong understanding of development issues involved in getting animations into a game.
• Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.).
• Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Expertise in MotionBuilder and working with motion capture data.
• Professional experience developing third-person action games.
• Willingness to travel to our other global studios.
• AAA experience a plus.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover-letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar India recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.