Principal / Senior Animator - 3C/Gameplay

NetEase Games

$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in action design for large-scale games
  • Strong understanding of animation design with a focus on cinematography and camera techniques
  • Ability to design dynamic and smooth action performances
  • In-depth knowledge of body mechanics and movement rhythm for various character types
  • Familiarity with action games and a deep understanding of game feel in combat actions
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with a cooperative attitude

Responsibilities

  • Design in-game character actions based on thorough analysis of motion principles
  • Review and provide feedback on action assets from outsourcing partners
  • Collaborate with the Lead Artist to define the game's action style
  • Create action design templates and specifications that guide production
  • Participate in specific action design tasks throughout the production pipeline

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale game projects
  • Collaborative and creative team environment
  • Exposure to diverse action design scenarios
  • Engagement in the full production pipeline from concept to completion
Full Job Description
Job Description
  1. Proficient in 3D action design and production across multiple styles, with engine-related work experience;
  2. Participate in specific action design tasks and review action assets submitted by outsourcing partners;
  3. Responsible for designing in-game character actions, with in-depth analysis, understanding, and production experience regarding character motion principles;
  4. Collaborate closely with the Lead Artist to define game action style, and produce action design templates and specifications;
  5. Possess strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude, coordinate throughout the entire production pipeline, and deliver the product's art quality.

Job Requirements
  1. 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;
  2. Rich imagination with excellent action design capabilities, able to create smooth and dynamic action performances;
  3. Strong teamwork awareness and good communication/collaboration skills;
  4. Familiarity with action games, with deep understanding of impact feel (game feel) in combat actions;
  5. 8+ years of professional experience in action design for large-scale games.


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