Associate Animator

- Create fluid, responsive, and gameplay-driven 3D character animations using motion-capture data and keyframe techniques - Implement animations directly within the game engine, ensuring technical quality and performance - Collaborate with gameplay, design, and engineering teams to integrate animations into live gameplay - Refine animations based on feedback from leads and internal reviews - Maintain animation assets, documentation, and file organization within shared pipelines - Follow technical constraints and artistic direction to deliver animations on schedule - Contribute to the ongoing improvement of animation tools, workflows, and best practices - 2+ years of experience in 3D game animation with a strong focus on character animation, or a professional portfolio demonstrating equivalent expertise - Proficiency in Maya; experience with Motion Builder is a strong plus - Solid understanding of core animation principles: timing, spacing, weight, and exaggeration, particularly as applied to 3D character performance - Experience working with motion-capture data and integrating it into 3D character animation pipelines - Familiarity with game engines and animation implementation workflows - Basic knowledge of rigging and technical constraints relevant to character animation - Strong eye for motion detail, character performance, and responsiveness in interactive environments - Ability to receive and incorporate iterative feedback - Fluent in English (written and verbal)