Principal / Senior Animator - 3C/Gameplay

NetEase Games • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Proficient in 3D action design and production across multiple styles, with engine-related work experience; Participate in specific action design tasks and review action assets submitted by outsourcing partners; Responsible for designing in-game character actions, with in-depth analysis, understanding, and production experience regarding character motion principles; Collaborate closely with the Lead Artist to define game action style, and produce action design templates and specifications; Possess strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude, coordinate throughout the entire production pipeline, and deliver the product's art quality.

Requirements

• Solid foundation in animation design
• Understanding of cinematography and camera techniques for animation
• Strong grasp of body mechanics, movement rhythm for both humanoid and non-humanoid characters
• Rich imagination with excellent action design capabilities, able to create smooth and dynamic action performances
• Strong teamwork awareness and good communication/collaboration skills
• Familiarity with action games, with deep understanding of impact feel (game feel) in combat actions
• 8+ years of professional experience in action design for large-scale games

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in 3D action design and production across multiple styles
• Engine-related work experience
• In-depth analysis, understanding, and production experience regarding character motion principles

Responsibilities

• Participate in specific action design tasks
• Review action assets submitted by outsourcing partners
• Design in-game character actions
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Artist to define game action style
• Produce action design templates and specifications
• Coordinate throughout the entire production pipeline
• Deliver the product's art quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed