Reflector Entertainment, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Group, is seeking a Lead Animator to work on narrative and gameplay events related to animation. The Lead Animator will be responsible for defining the animation style, establishing and organizing gameplay needs, and managing game breakdowns. They will also participate in the organization and realization of motion capture sessions. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience as an animator, including 2 years as a lead in the video game industry, an in-depth understanding of AAA animation pipelines and processes, and experience in using motion capture technology. Strong personal motivation, initiative, and the ability to work in a team and lead are also required.

<div><div>Located in Montreal, Reflector Entertainment, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Group, a renowned entertainment studio that works with the best talents in the industry to produce captivating content for international audiences. Using a transmedia approach focused on creating rich narrative universes, the company is successful in developing compelling original properties that draw fans in across various platforms.</div><div> </div><div><b>Summary </b></div><div><br /></div><div>As Lead Animator, you will be under the direction of the Artistic Director and Animation Director to work on narrative and gameplay events related to animation. You will be responsible for defining the animation style, establishing, and organizing gameplay needs, and managing game breakdowns. In collaboration with the Animation Director, you will participate in the organization and realization of motion capture (MoCap) sessions.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Actively participate in defining the animation style in collaboration with the Animation Director.</li><li>Work with the Animation Director to ensure that performances recorded on stage are accurately translated into the real-time environment.</li><li>Maintain consistency in the team's deliverables.</li><li>Collaborate with technical animators, game designers, programmers, and other relevant departments.</li><li>Work on the team's task planning and follow-up in close collaboration with the producer.</li><li>Ensure the smooth functioning of the team and ensure that they have everything they need to perform their tasks.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><ul><li>Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience as an animator, including 2 years as a lead in the video game industry.</li><li>Experience as a lead animator on a AAA console title would be an asset.</li><li>In-depth understanding of AAA animation pipelines and processes involved, from conceptual phase to implementation.</li><li>Ability to create smooth, flexible, and realistic animations with clear demonstration of basic animation principles.</li><li>Experience in using motion capture technology.</li><li>Familiarity with the entire motion capture process, from preparation to processing of captured data.</li><li>Experience in creating high-quality keyframe animations.</li><li>Experience in creating and implementing game animations is an asset.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Maya and other equivalent software.</li><li>Strong personal motivation and initiative.</li><li>Strong ability to work in a team and lead.</li><li>Ability to adapt to changes.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div>-</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

The job is for a gameplay animator for ProbablyMonsters' Cauldron Team, which is working on an original adventure game. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in game development or relevant film experience, be skilled in Maya or equivalent animation tool, and have experience working within a game engine. The job involves creating high-quality gameplay animation for player characters, creatures, bosses, and other in-game actors, collaborating with technical artists to define pipeline/tool/rig improvements and requirements, and using animator-focused auto-rigging tools in character setup where necessary. The salary range for the position is $126,728 – $221,700, and the company offers a competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, annual stock option grants, health coverage, flexible spending account eligibility, life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage, annual 401K contribution, employee assistance program, and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.

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                </p><p><strong>About ProbablyMonsters’ Cauldron Team</strong> <br /><br />At Cauldron, we’re passionate about empowering gamers to become the hero of their own adventures. We believe that a great story unites a global community, and we’re assembling the best creative talent in gaming to bring these stories – players’ stories – to life. <br /><br />Our team is working on an original, industry-defining adventure game and seeks those who want to push the boundaries of not just their craft but player experiences and the industry as a whole. <br /><br />Cauldron is proud to be part of ProbablyMonsters, which secured the largest Series A raise in gaming history at $250 million, providing our team with the resources and creative freedom needed to foster stable, rewarding, and life-long careers.</p><p>The salary range for this position is $126,728 – $221,700. This range represents the salary for the position commensurate with experience, knowledge, and demonstrated success in the field.</p><p><strong>WHO YOU ARE:</strong></p><ul><li>You have a passion for games, animation and are excited about our interactive medium.</li><li>You are adept at forming respectful, constructive relationships with coworkers.</li><li>You are thrilled to work together with other disciplines to solve problems.</li><li>You demonstrate aesthetic flexibility and care in the creation of compelling and stylistically appropriate physical/emotional performances.</li><li>You are careful to build up gameplay by pivoting rough animation ideas into something tangible and delightful, before iterating to polish.</li><li>You strive to make animation content fit into the whole of the game, and consider the lenses through which narrative, design, audio, fx and product teams view character performance.</li></ul><p><strong>WHAT YOU WILL DO:</strong></p><ul><li>Work within multidisciplinary teams to help define the requirements and character of animation content.</li><li>Create high-quality gameplay animation for player characters, creatures, bosses and other in game actors.</li><li>Mockup new features and player experiences where necessary.</li><li>Sync with art team leadership and production on milestone goals and priorities.</li><li>Collaborate with technical artists to define pipeline/tool/rig improvements and requirements.</li><li>Learn about and make use of animator focused auto-rigging tools in character setup where necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in game development (or relevant film experience) animating characters.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality play or film experiences through animation.</li><li>Experience using Maya or equivalent animation tool</li><li>Experience working within a game engine.</li><li>Experience with character setup using auto-rigging tools, and other utilities built by tech artists.</li></ul><strong>OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:</strong><br /><ul><li>A people-first culture founded on respect, trust, approachability, and accountability.</li><li>A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career.</li><li>Competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus; annual stock option grants; health coverage (medical, dental, vision) paid at 100% for the employee and subsidized by the Company for dependents; Flexible Spending Account eligibility; life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage; annual 401K contribution by the Company; Employee Assistance Program; and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.</li></ul><strong>About ProbablyMonsters™</strong> <br /><br />ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all. Our mission is to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to create exceptional games. Each team is led by creative leaders united under a strong, focused vision. They're given the resources and creative environment needed to foster stable, life-long careers while delivering industry-defining games within a healthy, rewarding culture. 
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Amber is a company that values its employees and is looking for talented individuals to join their team. They are seeking a skilled animator with at least 3 years of experience in game development and animation. The animator should be able to create fast-paced blocking animation, animate characters and objects, and work with various types of rigs. The ideal candidate should have experience with software such as 3ds Max or Maya, and experience in Unity/UE Motion Builder/Spine would be a plus. The company offers a competitive compensation package, additional days off, a professional and friendly work environment, and access to training and learning programs. Applicants are required to submit a reel or portfolio demonstrating their technical skills.

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                </p><p>About us: </p><p>At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation. </p><p>The Quest:   </p><ul><li>Create a fast-paced blocking animation to sketch up the idea  </li><li>Animate characters and props that might need a touch of life  </li><li>Ask for and follow references as frequently as possible  </li><li>Get into the character and feel the flow of the motion   </li><li>Be a good story teller to support your decisions  </li><li>Adapt to the particularities of the style of animation  </li><li>Implement feedback when needed  </li><li>Use and adapt to most kind of rigs  </li></ul><p>The Skills:   </p><ul><li>3+ years of experience in game development and animation  </li><li>Experience animating characters and objects  </li><li>Software experience such as 3ds Max or Maya.   </li><li>Experience with various types of rigs  </li><li>Experience in Unity / UE </li><li>Motion Builder/Spine would be a PLUS  </li><li>Rigging and modelling abilities are a PLUS  </li><li>Able to collaborate closely with other Artists (3D and 2 D Artists, Art Directors, etc.)  </li><li>Ability to understand the needs of a project and stay within the style of the project.  </li></ul><p>The Reward:  </p><ul><li>A fun and dynamic community of artisans where you can make a difference.  </li><li>Additional Days Off - according to Amber’s internal policy.   </li><li>Professional and friendly work environment.  </li><li>A competitive compensation package. </li><li>Awesome and talented colleagues.  </li><li>Support from all your teammates.  </li><li>Access to training and learning programs. </li></ul><p>Required Application Materials: </p><ul><li>Reel or Portfolio demonstrating technical skills </li></ul>
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The job is for a Real-Time VFX Artist at Wildlife, a mobile game developer and publisher. The role involves working closely with Art Directors and other artists to create dynamic and immersive game experiences through the use of VFX. The ideal candidate should have experience in game development, excellent communication skills, and be able to balance quality and efficiency while working under tight deadlines. They should also be knowledgeable in software packages such as Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Substance Designer, EmberGen, Houdini, and PopcornFX. Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities in the recruiting process.

<p>We're looking for a talented and passionate Real-Time VFX Artist to join Wildlife<em>. </em></p>
<p>As a Real-Time VFX Artists you'll help breath life, depth and immersion to our game experiences. For that to happen, the Real-Time VFX Artists work closely on all aspects of the game development process. Our Real-Time VFX Artists have a strong sense of elevating gameplay by adding dynamic, clear and breathtaking effects that will astonish our players. </p>
<p>We know that the work we do has a high impact on our company's success and culture. The right person for this position is curious by nature, and comfortable in a "take the initiative" environment, loves solving problems, and can thrive in a fast and growing business. </p>
<h1><strong>What you'll do</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li><strong>Collaboration: </strong>You will work closely with Art Directors to help establish a cohesive look for our games. You will also work with various other artists and disciplines such as engineering, design and audio to bring viscerality to our gameplay.</li>
<li><strong>Problem Solving:</strong> You will prototype VFX and shaders which effectively develop tone and pacing of gameplay events</li>
<li><strong>Communication</strong>: You will use your excellent communication skills in a collaborative and diverse work environment.</li>
<li><strong>Game Developer Mindset: </strong>You will balance both the quality and efficiency of your VFX assets while working under tight deadlines.</li>
<li><strong>Prototyper</strong>: To achieve the best product value, you will iterate on what feels right. You'll be tasked with concepting and blocking out solutions to test in game during the development process. It's not all about the polishing.</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>What you'll need</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Experience working as a VFX Artist in games or proven ability to execute real-time assets.</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.</li>
<li>A resume and an online portfolio showcasing your work.</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>More about you</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li><strong>Craft Knowledge:</strong> You craft and implement compelling moments using your knowledge of shape language, values, colors, textures and animation principles.</li>
<li><strong>Team Player:</strong> You are a self-motivated team player who proactively seeks feedback and shares knowledge.</li>
<li><strong>Pipeline: </strong>You are always on top of the latest tools and techniques to help shape our pipelines.</li>
<li><strong>Software Expertise: </strong>You have experience working across multiple software packages to create effective VFX assets such as Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Substance Designer, EmberGen, Houdini, PopcornFX, etc.</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>About Wildlife</strong></h1>
<p>Wildlife is one of the leading mobile game developers and publishers in the world. We have released more than 60 titles, reaching billions of people around the globe. Today, we have offices in Brazil, Argentina, Ireland, and the United States. Here, we create games that will excite, intrigue, and engage our players for years to come!</p>
<h1><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></h1>
<p>Wildlife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.</p>
<p>We're committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. </p>

PUBG Madison is seeking a VFX Artist with 5+ years of experience in creating real-time VFX for large-scale, live service games. The candidate will be responsible for creating, designing, and implementing real-time particle effects, simulations, and FX shaders with node-based shader networks. They will collaborate with other departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine and work with the Art Director to maintain FX art direction for the game. The ideal candidate should have experience in VFX particle and volume effects, shader and material development, and in-game development for PC or next-gen console platforms. They should also have good people skills, a collaborative attitude, and the ability to work independently.

<p><strong>Welcome to PUBG</strong></p>
<p>PUBG Madison continues to grow. We are looking for a talented VFX artist with experience working on large-scale, live service games to join us in our Madison studio.</p>
<p><strong>What we need:</strong></p>
<p>PUBG Madison is seeking a talented VFX Artist who will be responsible for art development for entire game levels and epic visual content for in-game events. </p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Create, design and implement real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements </li>
<li>Place effects throughout levels and cinematics </li>
<li>Paint particle and decal textures </li>
<li>Create simulations for gameplay elements </li>
<li>Create FX shaders with node-based shader networks </li>
<li>Create FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.) </li>
<li>Create simple geometry and assign UV's </li>
<li>Optimize FX for framerate and memory </li>
<li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine </li>
<li>Work with Art Director to maintain FX art direction for game. </li>
<li>Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight: Understands and adds to the overall art style of game </li>
<li>Orchestrates FX events involving layering and timing of different FX to create a believable scene.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of production experience using game engines to create real-time VFX with a supporting demo reel</li>
<li>Served as a Senior artist on a published AAA title and shipped multiple game titles</li>
<li>Good people skills, collaborative attitude, and good observation skills and ability to use reference materials </li>
<li>Experience in VFX particle and volume effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, and explosions</li>
<li>Experience in shader and material development</li>
<li>Ability to work independently</li>
<li>Proficient Animation and timing skills </li>
<li>Excellent composition/framing skills and sense of scale, timing, detail, form, texture and color</li>
<li>Experience with in engine lighting, post effects, and Physically Based shading models</li>
<li>Experience working in visual scripting environments such as Unreal Engine’s Niagara &amp; Blueprints, Unity’s VFX Graph, and supporting DCC apps like Houdini, Maya, FumeFX, Nuke, and Substance Designer</li>
<li>Experience in game development for PC or next-gen console (XB1/PS4) platforms</li>
<li>Solid traditional arts background a plus</li>
</ul>
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The job is for a Senior VFX Artist on a contract basis for Sony PlayStation's Visual Arts Services Group. The role involves creating visual effects for in-game assets and cinematics on the PlayStation 5 platform, working with the VFX Supervisor to maintain consistent style and quality, and partnering with render engineers to develop new technologies. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a professional FX artist in AAA games and/or film, a Bachelor of Art degree or equivalent industry experience, and proficiency in standard art packages such as Maya and Photoshop. The role is flexible and can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. Sony is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusivity.

<div><p><strong>Why PlayStation?</strong></p>
<p>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.</p>
<p>PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.</p>
<p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.</p></div>

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<p> </p>
<p><strong>Senior VFX Artist (Contract)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Remote, United States</strong></p>
<p>Sony PlayStation’s Visual Arts Services Group (VASG) on our San Diego campus provides world-class content, development and services to PlayStation Studios such as Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Bend Studio, Guerilla Games, Sucker Punch Productions and more! Our team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry’s best minds and companies.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior FX Artist to come aboard and help us build the highest quality game FX possible. Become a part of the Visual Arts Group, and work with a multi-award winning team responsible for the cinematic performances in outstanding Sony PlayStation franchises like Uncharted, The Last of Us, Killzone, and other iconic series.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Content creation of visual FX across all areas of the game ranging from in-game assets to</li>
</ul>
<p>Cinematics on the PlayStation 5 platform.</p>
<ul>
<li>You will work with our VFX Supervisor to ensure a consistent style and quality level across all the various types of game FX assets.</li>
<li>You will partner with our render engineers to develop new, or improve upon existing technologies for pushing the bar of game FX, both visually and technically.</li>
<li>Document, communicate requirements, and provide feedback to internal artists and outsourcing partners.</li>
<li>Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages and traditional art methods.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years’ experience as a professional FX artist in AAA games and/or film.</li>
<li>At least 1 shipped AAA title as a FX artist.</li>
<li>Bachelor of art degree or equivalent industry experience and training</li>
<li>Portfolio of realistic, high quality real-time FX work.</li>
<li>Proficiency of standard art packages such as Maya and Photoshop.</li>
<li>Good understanding of shader techniques as applied to visual effects.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of dynamics and simulations packages.</li>
<li>Good communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Experience working with a game engine and implementing 3D work into engine.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pluses:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Python scripting experience.</li>
<li>C++ programming experience.</li>
<li>Premiere/After Effects experience.</li>
<li>Side-FX Houdini experience.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Who we are:</strong></h2>
<p>The Visual Arts is dedicated to providing the highest quality artistic support to first-party Sony game teams as well as other teams developing titles for the PS5. We offer dozens of services, including asset scanning, actor scanning, body motion capture, facial motion capture, motion edit, animation, facial tracking and solving, and lighting. The Engineering team supports all the production pipelines that the Group offers. We tackle a broad swathe of technical issues to allow artists to work as efficiently as possible.</p>
<p>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.</p>
<p>We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.</p>
<p>We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.</p>
<p>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p>
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The job description is for a Senior VFX Artist (Contract) position at Sony PlayStation's Visual Arts Services Group (VASG) in San Diego. The role involves creating visual effects for in-game assets and cinematics on the PlayStation 5 platform, working with the VFX Supervisor to maintain consistent style and quality, and partnering with render engineers to develop new technologies. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a professional FX artist in AAA games and/or film, a Bachelor of Art degree or equivalent industry experience, and proficiency in standard art packages such as Maya and Photoshop. The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusivity.

<div><p><strong>Why PlayStation?</strong></p>
<p>PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.</p>
<p>PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.</p>
<p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.</p></div>

    <p></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Senior VFX Artist (Contract)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Remote, Canada</strong></p>
<p>Sony PlayStation’s Visual Arts Services Group (VASG) on our San Diego campus provides world-class content, development and services to PlayStation Studios such as Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Bend Studio, Guerilla Games, Sucker Punch Productions and more! Our team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry’s best minds and companies.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior FX Artist to come aboard and help us build the highest quality game FX possible. Become a part of the Visual Arts Group, and work with a multi-award winning team responsible for the cinematic performances in outstanding Sony PlayStation franchises like Uncharted, The Last of Us, Killzone, and other iconic series.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Content creation of visual FX across all areas of the game ranging from in-game assets to</li>
</ul>
<p>Cinematics on the PlayStation 5 platform.</p>
<ul>
<li>You will work with our VFX Supervisor to ensure a consistent style and quality level across all the various types of game FX assets.</li>
<li>You will partner with our render engineers to develop new, or improve upon existing technologies for pushing the bar of game FX, both visually and technically.</li>
<li>Document, communicate requirements, and provide feedback to internal artists and outsourcing partners.</li>
<li>Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages and traditional art methods.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years’ experience as a professional FX artist in AAA games and/or film.</li>
<li>At least 1 shipped AAA title as a FX artist.</li>
<li>Bachelor of art degree or equivalent industry experience and training</li>
<li>Portfolio of realistic, high quality real-time FX work.</li>
<li>Proficiency of standard art packages such as Maya and Photoshop.</li>
<li>Good understanding of shader techniques as applied to visual effects.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of dynamics and simulations packages.</li>
<li>Good communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Experience working with a game engine and implementing 3D work into engine.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pluses:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Python scripting experience.</li>
<li>C++ programming experience.</li>
<li>Premiere/After Effects experience.</li>
<li>Side-FX Houdini experience.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Who we are:</strong></h2>
<p>The Visual Arts is dedicated to providing the highest quality artistic support to first-party Sony game teams as well as other teams developing titles for the PS5. We offer dozens of services, including asset scanning, actor scanning, body motion capture, facial motion capture, motion edit, animation, facial tracking and solving, and lighting. The Engineering team supports all the production pipelines that the Group offers. We tackle a broad swathe of technical issues to allow artists to work as efficiently as possible.</p>
<p>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.</p>
<p>We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.</p>
<p>We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.</p>
<p>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p>
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    <div><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement:</strong></p>
<p>Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.</p>
<p>We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.</p>
<p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.</em></p></div>

ArenaNet is seeking an Animator to create Player and Creature gameplay animation for their products. The Animator will be responsible for crafting custom animations on a variety of rigs, working closely with Design to refine and perfect gameplay animation, and demonstrating proficiency in using their proprietary custom tool set. The successful candidate should have 2+ years of experience in a similar role, a strong portfolio demonstrating skills in animation, experience with hand key animation, and experience using Maya. The role is open to remote work in certain states or onsite/hybrid/flex at their office in Bellevue, WA. The total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential, and the role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave. The listed pay range is a general guideline only and will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

<p>We’re ArenaNet. We make the games we want to play and infuse them with innovation, hand-crafted detail, and creative passion. As developer and publisher of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 11 million players worldwide.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Animator to create Player and Creature gameplay animation for ArenaNet’s products. </p>
<p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Craft custom animations on a variety of rigs.</li>
<li>Work closely with Design, refining and perfecting gameplay animation.</li>
<li>Demonstrate proficiency in using our proprietary custom tool set.</li>
<li>Participate in animation reviews, and refine your animation based on feedback.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2+ years of experience in a similar role</li>
<li>Strong portfolio demonstrating your skills in animation, including examples of biped and quadruped movement.</li>
<li>Experience with hand key animation.</li>
<li>Experience using Maya.</li>
<li>Ability to dependably identify and meet goals.</li>
<li>Good interpersonal communication and organization skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability and desire to collaborate and take direction from your Lead.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> PLUSES (NICE TO HAVES)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Unreal experience.</li>
<li>A passion for gaming</li>
</ul>

    <div><div><div>We are open to remote work in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, NC, NV, NY OR, TX, UT and WA or onsite/hybrid/flex at our office in Bellevue, WA.<br /><br />Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential<em>. </em>Please note that the listed pay range is a general guideline only. We take into consideration the geography in which you live and your experience and qualifications when determining final salary. This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.<em><br /></em></div><div>Remote pay range</div><div>$75,000—$110,000 USD</div></div></div>

Epic Games is seeking experienced FX Artists to join their team working on projects under the Fortnite IP. The successful candidate should have a strong sense of dramatic effects and an understanding of how to recreate them in a real-time particle editor. They will be responsible for executing outstanding effects for their games by bringing dramatic effects to life and creating all art needed for the visual effects, including FX concept, proto, and final FX. The role is open to multiple locations in North America, including NYC, and the expected annual base pay range is $108,675-$181,125 USD. Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and they are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

<div><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2>
<p>At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.</p>
<p>Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.</p></div>

    <h2>ART </h2>
<h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3>
<p>Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class FX, Environment, Character, and Concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.</p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
<p>Epic Games is searching for experienced FX Artists to join our team working on projects under the Fortnite IP. A successful candidate should have a strong sense of dramatic effects and an understanding of how to recreate them in a real time particle editor.  They will be first and foremost a team player, while also having the ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously.</p>
<p>If you have a strong sense of weight, timing, motion, and you demonstrate technical aptitude with materials and logic, we are ready for you to bring those abilities to execute outstanding FX in our games.</p>
<h3><strong>In this role, you will </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Execute outstanding effects for our games by bringing dramatic effects to life</li>
<li>Ability to create all art needed for the visual effects, including FX concept, proto and final FX</li>
<li>Execute on a range of visual effects styles from realistic to stylized</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Must have a strong reel/portfolio showing executed Real-Time FX work </li>
<li>Critical eye for the timing, animation, and motion of real world objects and visual FX with an ability to bring dramatic FX to life with flair</li>
<li>Ability to create all art needed for the FX. Scripting experience in Blueprint a plus</li>
<li>Abilities in a secondary areas such as modeling, skinning, animation, or lighting</li>
<li>Shipped title(s) within the game industry</li>
<li>Familiarity with the Unreal 4/Unreal 5 Engine art pipeline</li>
<li>Experience working with multiple platforms and their respective memory and performance limitations</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>If you have a portfolio/reel/website you'd like to share, please hyperlink it to your resume, or submit it as an attachment with your application.</strong></p>
<p><strong>This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including NYC).</strong></p>
<h2>Pay Transparency Information</h2>
<p>The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).</p>

    <div><div><div>New York City Base Pay Range</div><div>$108,675—$181,125 USD</div></div></div>

    <div><h2>ABOUT US</h2>
<p>Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.</p>
<h3><strong>Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!</strong></h3>
<p>Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.</p>
<p><strong>Note to Recruitment Agencies: </strong>Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.</p></div>

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