About the role
At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and ground breaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.
What We Need
Visual Concepts Entertainment, the developers of the critically acclaimed NBA 2K video game franchise, is seeking an experienced temporary Animator! This position will report directly to the Art Director.
What You Will Do
- Polishing multiple gameplay move sets from Mocap data using Maya
- Address feedback in a timely manner
- Work closely with the lead and senior animators to modify assets meeting game-ready requirements
- Efficiently meet project schedules
- Cleaning up any solving issues and improving the data itself by adding handposes and IK tokens for various features
- Editing any prop data captured and ensuring character interactions with it look at the necessary level of quality expected by the supervisor
- Responsible for delivering a list of daily animations edited for the supervisor to review and make revisions accordingly
Who Will Be A Good Fit
- Bachelors degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience
- A detailed knowledge of Maya
- Proficiency animating realistic body motion with a good eye at observing and animating the subtleties of player movement
- Ability to quickly adapt to iterative processes and technical innovation
- Efficiently handle their workload on their own initiative
- Comfortable with schedules and fast turnaround times
- Ability to assist other areas of animation outside of gameplay (while still working with body Mocap data).
- Ability to maintain motivation, has excellent work ethics, and works well with others
- Experience using MotionBuilder for Mocap data
- Working knowledge of Mel or Python scripting is a plus
- Previous Mocap experience is helpful
- Knowledge and love of basketball
- Love of video games, not just ours!
Compensation and Benefits
US (All States except for WA)
- Pay Range (California): $39 - $55 per hour at the start of employment.
- Pay Range (New York): $39 - $55 per hour at the start of employment.
- Pay Range (New Jersey): $34 - $48 per hour at the start of employment.
- Pay Range (Maryland): $34 - $48 per hour at the start of employment.
- Pay Range (Colorado): $34 - $48 per hour at the start of employment.
- Base Pay Factors: Offered based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
- Total Compensation Package: Subject to considerations, may include a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits.
- At-Will Employment: Employees will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
US (Washington State)
- Pay Range (Washington): $39 - $55 per hour at the start of employment.
- Base Pay Factors: Offered based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
- Total Compensation Package: May include a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in the 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Regular Full-Time Benefits: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
- Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- Paid parental and compassionate leave
- Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
- Family planning support through Maven
- Commuter benefits
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
- At-Will Employment: Employees will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Canada
- Pay Range (British Columbia): CAD $30 - $42 per hour at the start of employment.
- Base Pay Factors: Offered based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
- Total Compensation Package: Subject to considerations, may include a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits.
- At-Will/Employment Terms: The company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.