ZeniMax Media
Animator (Creatures)
ZeniMax Media, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Animator (Creatures)
Bethesda Game Studios
@ Rockville, MD, US | Austin, TX, US | Dallas, TX, USArt
OverviewJoin Constellation!
Come join
Bethesda Game Studios , the award-winning development team behind
Starfield ,
The Elder Scrolls
and
Fallout . Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry, we'd love to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesYour Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Game Studios is looking for an exceptional Creature Animator to create and implement animations while collaborating closely with artists, programmers, designers, and producers.
As
Animator , you will...Apply animation principles to create high-quality creature animations, while making any changes based on artistic directionWork In collaboration with members of the team to address animation needs and requirements for cinematic content and gameplayActively engage with developers outside of your discipline creating a positive and productive experience for all involvedAssist and provide constructive feedback to other animatorsCommunicate needs to any out-of-team or external dependenciesConsistently integrate and maintain your work in the gameQualificationsWhat Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.You have 3+ years of professional or related experience as a Creature AnimatorYou have experience animating large creaturesYou possess outstanding animation skills, displaying a strong understanding of the principles and a desire to improveYou are detail-orientedYou are a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitudeYou're great at adapting to change and accept constructive feedback wellYou possess excellent problem-solving and prototyping skillsYou are highly organized and have excellent time management skillsYou have excellent oral and written communication skillsYou are proficient working with Maya, 3ds Max or BlenderYou have a passion for gaming and making GREAT gamesYou are passionate about pushing animation quality to the next levelPreferred SkillsBonus SkillsYou have experience animating on first- and third-person focused gamesYou have animation graph experienceYou have experience working with motion capture in either Maya or Motion BuilderYou have experience working closely with AI programmers and Gameplay programmers, understanding the technicalities of game AI and game functionalitySalary RangeAnimator - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $55,000 - $140,000 per year.
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This is position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do - from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.
Bethesda Game Studios
@ Rockville, MD, US | Austin, TX, US | Dallas, TX, USArt
OverviewJoin Constellation!
Come join
Bethesda Game Studios , the award-winning development team behind
Starfield ,
The Elder Scrolls
and
Fallout . Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry, we'd love to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesYour Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Game Studios is looking for an exceptional Creature Animator to create and implement animations while collaborating closely with artists, programmers, designers, and producers.
As
Animator , you will...Apply animation principles to create high-quality creature animations, while making any changes based on artistic directionWork In collaboration with members of the team to address animation needs and requirements for cinematic content and gameplayActively engage with developers outside of your discipline creating a positive and productive experience for all involvedAssist and provide constructive feedback to other animatorsCommunicate needs to any out-of-team or external dependenciesConsistently integrate and maintain your work in the gameQualificationsWhat Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.You have 3+ years of professional or related experience as a Creature AnimatorYou have experience animating large creaturesYou possess outstanding animation skills, displaying a strong understanding of the principles and a desire to improveYou are detail-orientedYou are a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitudeYou're great at adapting to change and accept constructive feedback wellYou possess excellent problem-solving and prototyping skillsYou are highly organized and have excellent time management skillsYou have excellent oral and written communication skillsYou are proficient working with Maya, 3ds Max or BlenderYou have a passion for gaming and making GREAT gamesYou are passionate about pushing animation quality to the next levelPreferred SkillsBonus SkillsYou have experience animating on first- and third-person focused gamesYou have animation graph experienceYou have experience working with motion capture in either Maya or Motion BuilderYou have experience working closely with AI programmers and Gameplay programmers, understanding the technicalities of game AI and game functionalitySalary RangeAnimator - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $55,000 - $140,000 per year.
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This is position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do - from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.