Character Animator: Narrative Gameplay (Junior/Mid-Level)

Rockstar India is seeking a talented Junior/Mid-Level Character Animator to join their team in Bangalore. This role focuses on creating narrative in-game stories and open-world moments for Rockstar video games. The animator will be involved in planning and directing motion capture shoots, embellishing performances, and editing mocap data for in-game interactions. They will collaborate with global animation and design teams to solve problems and implement immersive sequences, as well as review animations and implement feedback.

Responsibilities:

• Create stunning and responsive animations that enhance the player experience.
• Collaborate with the design team to create immersive experiences.
• Implement, troubleshoot, and debug animation systems.
• Help improve animation pipelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art/Animation or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience animating video games.

Skills:

• Positive and solution-oriented.
• Exceptional skill in animating the human figure for realistic character animations.
• Strong understanding of development issues in getting animations into a game.
• Ability to bring innovation and resolution to technical problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Deep-rooted interest in video games and films.

Pluses (Not Required):

• Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Motion Builder and motion capture.
• Professional experience developing third-person action games.
• Practical knowledge of state machines and motion trees.