Expert Ai Animator - Infinity Ward

Activision Publishing Inc

Woodland Hills, California, United States
Base: $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 annual; bonus/equit...
Onsite
12+ years game development experience
Strong maya animation skills
Hand-keyed animation expertise
Activision Publishing Inc. is seeking an Expert AI Animator for its Infinity Ward studio in Woodland Hills, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in game development, particularly in creating high-fidelity animations, and will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • You will create high-fidelity 3rd-person non-player character animations that align with the pursuit of ultimate player immersion.
  • The role requires using motion capture and hand-keyed techniques to create genre-defining NPC animations while evolving the animation engine.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid holidays.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Activision Publishing Inc. is seeking an Expert AI Animator for its Infinity Ward studio in Woodland Hills, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in game development, particularly in creating high-fidelity animations, and will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual; Bonus/Equity: Incentive compensation eligible (not guaranteed); Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years game development experience
  • Strong Maya animation skills
  • Hand-keyed animation expertise
  • Node-based graph building
  • Game engine pipeline utilization

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for video games and entertainment
  • Ability to receive and address feedback
  • Collaborative team player
  • Debugging gameplay issues
  • Proprietary tool evolution

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of game development experience
  • Strong Maya animation experience
  • High comfort level with game engine pipelines

Work Rights

Not specified

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