Senior Animator Job at Cold Iron Studios, Remote

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  • Cold Iron Studios
  • Remote

Job Description

Position Summary

Cold Iron is seeking a Senior Animator to join us. This position is fully remote and open to applicants across the US and Canada.

Are you a passionate game developer? Is making great games the thing that gets you out of bed in the morning? Do you want to work with a world-class team to make those games? We want to hear from you!

Requirements

Your Responsibilities :

  • A Senior Animator works collaboratively within the Animation team to animate assets/characters in Autodesk Maya or Motion Builder. 
  • Takes direction and feedback from the Lead Animator to reach Art and Design goals.
  • Actively engages in ideation and is able to pivot to better support Art and Design goals.
  • Is a self-starter and is able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Is able to set a high animation standard within the style parameters.
  • Creative problem solving and drive features while collaborating with technical animators / programmers.
  • Communicate effectively across disciplines. 
  • Work with technical animators and provide feedback on rigs and tools.
  • The expectation is to assume ownership of their tasks and resolve any issues proactively.
  • Maintain an inclusive and supportive work ethic as a team player.

Your Qualifications :

  • Expertise in animating assets and characters in Maya 
  • Expertise in animation principles to create realistic human/creature animations
  • Experience working with Mocap data in Motion Builder 
  • Proficient in either UE, Unity or proprietary engines
  • Minimum 1 game shipped 
  • Minimum 10 years of experience 

Nice to Have :

  • Experience with Animation Blue Prints
  • Interest and ability to mentor junior animators
  • Experience with realistic facial animation

Salary 

  • $120,000 - $140,000

Location

  • This position is fully remote and open to applicants across the US and Canada.

Please Note

At Cold Iron Studios, we recognize that diversity brings richness to our work, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape our games and make a substantial contribution to our studio's success.

We invite you to apply and take part in crafting unforgettable gaming experiences.

Exceptional employee benefits, Remote work; unlimited PTO in addition to 11 observed holidays plus company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day; Robust Medical, Dental, Vision insurance coverage for entire family; Company matched 401k vested immediately; Flex Spending Accounts, annual stipend to help cover work from home expenses, ultra-creative environment.

Job Tags

Remote job, Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Work from home, Day shift,

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