Contract 3D Animator Temporary

At Steel Wool, we’re searching for a contract 3D Animator to join the team for 6 months. We are looking for someone who can help create fun and memorable experiences for our players. Animators will work closely with other departments and would be responsible for bringing our games to life.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Create and implement character animation using motion capture, keyframe and in-engine tools
Iterate and refine animation based on lead and director feedback
Collaborate with gameplay designers, VFX artists, tech animators, audio, modeling, engineering, and production to fully realize our characters in game
Work closely with and provide feedback to other animation team members
Provide animation reference for applicable shots to review with the team
The Ideal Candidate Will Have a Mix of the Qualifications Below:

Strong 3D animation skills and the ability to apply them to gameplay and cinematic systems
Proficiency in Maya is required
Proficient in runtime engine animation workflows (Unreal 4 experience preferred)
2+ years of experience in related industry animation
Experience in the full development cycle of an indie, AA, or AAA game title
Pluses

Experience creating first-person animation
An understanding of animation state machines and blueprint
Experience using the Ragdoll plug-in for Maya
An avid gamer with a passion for creating great games
Experience working alongside outsource teams
Experience working with Virtual Reality platforms such as Oculus, HTC, and PSVR
Have worked in both AAA and Indie environments.
Experience working with fully remote teams