Lead Creature Animator

Guerrilla Games

Softwarebedrijven

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland - Niederlande

Teamleider / Manager

Experteer Overview

As Lead Creature Animator, you guide a team shaping the lifelike motion of machines across the game. You define the motion language and maintain a consistent visual identity for various machine types, from scouts to combat units. You deliver high-quality keyframe animation that communicates gameplay intent with weight and responsiveness. You collaborate with design, AI, and tech animation to integrate animations into behavior systems and gameplay loops. This role offers the chance to push motion language, mentor a team, and impact core gameplay on cutting-edge projects.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

relocation support
immigration support
studio-based position

Verantwoordelijkheden

Lead and mentor a team of animators focused on machine animation
Define animation style and motion language with Animation Director across machine types
Create high-quality keyframe animations for gameplay emphasizing weight, timing, physicality, and responsiveness
Collaborate with Game Design, AI, and Tech Animation to integrate animations into behavior trees and gameplay loops
Drive prototyping and iteration of new machine behaviors, combat patterns, and traversal mechanics
Ensure animations clearly communicate gameplay intent and feedback to the player
Participate in animation planning and reviews to meet production goals
Contribute to development and improvement of animation tools and workflows within the engine

Belangrijkste vereisten

Proven experience in game development as an Animator and Lead (5+ Animation and 2+ as Lead) with focus on gameplay animation for non-humanoid entities
Deep understanding of animation principles applied to mechanical characters, quadrupeds, and multi-limbed designs
Strong keyframe animation skills with portfolio showing machine/creature movement
Confident in leading teams and giving constructive feedback
Experience with game engines and runtime animation systems including blend trees, state machines, and behavior integration
Thrives in multidisciplinary environment and communicates effectively with design, engineering, and tech animation
Proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about machine movement and animation-driven gameplay

Leadership and mentoring Effective communication Cross-functional collaboration Keyframe animation for machines Understanding of animation principles for mechanical entities Experience with blend trees and state machines

Functiebeschrijving

As Lead Creature Animator, you guide a team shaping the lifelike motion of machines across the game. You define the motion language and main…

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