Expert Gameplay Animator Job at Activision (Woodland Hills)

Senior Gameplay Animator

Infinity Ward is looking for a world-class, industry-leading Senior Gameplay Ani...

Location

United States of America , Woodland Hills

Salary:

80800.00 - 149400.00 USD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the game industry
Strong experience creating immersive first-person animations for weapons and hands, with attention to detail in movement, weight, and responsiveness
Great understanding of realistic body mechanics as well as animation principles
Mentorship skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Facial animation experience
Expert knowledge of Motion Builder
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Expert knowledge of animation implementation and debugging techniques
Self-starter and problem solver

Job Responsibility

Produce high-quality animations using the tools at your disposal
Collaborate with animators, designers, artists, and software engineers to identify and address areas of need or concern
Contribute to the development of new techniques and processes involved in the implementation and creation of animations
Participate in the planning and directing process of motion capture shoots
Identify potential areas of risk, create/execute mitigation plans before issues happen, and keep yourself operating at a high level of productivity
Work hands-on with the game engine to implement and troubleshoot first-person animations, collaborating with designers and engineers to make sure combat mechanics feel polished, engaging, and intuitive for players

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
Relocation assistance

Fulltime

Senior or Expert Gameplay Engineer

Elsewhere Entertainment is a new Activision studio formed to create an all-new f...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience, or equivalent education/work experience
Solid knowledge of working and debugging in C++
Strong communication skills for sharing ideas clearly at a range of technical levels
Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry, and linear algebra
Experience collaborating across disciplines, from gameplay engineering and animation to design and technical art
A strong desire to iterate and gather feedback from colleagues
An appetite for playing modern video games and breaking down the technical ideas behind what feels “good” for a player
Experience shipping AAA titles

Job Responsibility

Collaborating on gameplay systems and contributing to the tooling and scripting systems to support them
As An expert, you would be owning and driving these gameplay systems
Actively collaborating with design and content teams to learn and understand their needs
Supporting colleagues and leading the charge to maintain excellence in contributions to our technology and culture
As an Expert, mentor other engineers in engineering and gameplay system development

Mid or Senior Gameplay Engineer

Elsewhere Entertainment is a new Activision studio formed to create an all-new f...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid knowledge of working and debugging in C++
A strong understanding of one or more of a variety of areas in gameplay technology such as: - Player control of vehicles
- Player character and camera controls, with an eye for visual quality
- Weapon, damage and ability systems
- Cinematic, quest or narrative systems
- Inventory, loot and stat driven systems
Strong communication skills for sharing ideas clearly at a range of technical levels, learning from others, and giving meaningful feedback
Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry, and linear algebra
Experience collaborating across disciplines, from gameplay engineering and animation to design and technical art
A strong desire to iterate and gather feedback from colleagues, with a positive drive to improve the quality of the features you own

Job Responsibility

Collaborating on gameplay systems and contributing to the tooling and scripting systems to support them
As an expert, you would be owning and driving these gameplay systems
Actively collaborating with design and content teams to learn and understand their needs
Supporting colleagues and leading the charge to maintain excellence in contributions to our technology and culture, enthusiastically seeking out help, code reviews, and advice
As an Expert, mentor other engineers in engineering and gameplay system development

Fulltime

Mid or Senior Gameplay Engineer

Elsewhere Entertainment is a new Activision studio formed to create an all-new f...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid knowledge of working and debugging in C++
A strong understanding of one or more of a variety of areas in gameplay technology such as: Player control of vehicles
Player character and camera controls, with an eye for visual quality
Weapon, damage and ability systems
Cinematic, quest or narrative systems
Inventory, loot and stat driven systems
Strong communication skills for sharing ideas clearly at a range of technical levels, learning from others, and giving meaningful feedback
Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry, and linear algebra
Experience collaborating across disciplines, from gameplay engineering and animation to design and technical art
A strong desire to iterate and gather feedback from colleagues, with a positive drive to improve the quality of the features you own

Job Responsibility

Collaborating on gameplay systems and contributing to the tooling and scripting systems to support them. As an expert, you would be owning and driving these gameplay systems
Actively collaborating with design and content teams to learn and understand their needs
Supporting colleagues and leading the charge to maintain excellence in contributions to our technology and culture, enthusiastically seeking out help, code reviews, and advice
As an Expert, mentor other engineers in engineering and gameplay system development

Fulltime

Expert Vehicle Artist

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Vehicle Artist (Sr or above) with a str...

Location

Sweden , Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience working within game development
An impressive portfolio demonstrating your eye for presentation and artistic skills to model, texture and shade high fidelity realistic vehicle assets
Demonstrated experience creating photorealistic vehicles for games in a AAA studio environment
Experience with shader graph and material tweaking to reach desired shading results
A passion to be proactive and work well in a collaborative team environment with excellent communication skills and an ability to resolve conflicts
An ability and passion to learn new tools and workflows effectively
Experience using Photoshop, Painter, 3DSM, Maya, Blender or similar 3D art package

Job Responsibility

Creating realistic, believable vehicles of various kinds and associated props authored from reference and/or Concept Art
Maintaining a great level of quality that is aligned with the project Art Direction pillars and a consistent quality level with the world rendering
Collaborating with external development partners to leverage additional asset authoring resources and help guide artists to achieve great results
Ensuring efficient performance on authored vehicles across the game world that fit within limitations of performance budgets
Setting up rigid skinning using internal tools for interactable vehicles in engine
Collaborating with Hard Surface leadership and implementing feedback to modify and improve vehicle asset quality
Working across Technology, Animation and Gameplay Design on cross-department vehicle topics such as Interactivity and Destruction
Communicating daily with the rest of the Hard Surface team for team building and improving art and technical topics
Collaborating with Designers and Concept Artists on unique vehicle designs
Consulting with Hard Surface Leadership and Production to continuously assess project scope and alternative processes such as leveraging External Development for increased efficiency

Fulltime

VFX Director

Our team is currently looking for a talented Director, VFX Supervisor. This role...

Location

United States of America , Woodland Hills

Salary:

134000.00 - 247900.00 USD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years’ experience creating real-time and pre-rendered cinematics
An intimate knowledge of Call of Duty, their associated lore, characters, and history
An intimate working knowledge of the Pre-Render and In-Game Cinematics core pipeline
A basic understanding of IW’s proprietary engine
Ability to adapt to various art styles
Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Strong Knowledge of multiple scripting languages, development practices, and asset deliverable pipeline architecture
Expert knowledge of real-time VFX workflows and tools (e.g., Unreal Engine Niagara, Houdini, Maya, EmberGen, or proprietary tech)

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with the project director, production staff, and department leads to help achieve the creative vision of the project while staying within the technical, resource, and budget limitations
Be aware of, and communicate to leadership and game team leadership any blocking issues or potential technical problems before they negatively affect production schedules
Be an envoy for any technology transfer requested by the game teams
Define the visual effects style and quality bar for in-game cinematics and narrative sequences
Partner with the Cinematics Director, Art Director, and Narrative team to ensure all VFX align with IW’s artistic vision and emotional tone
Work within the established art styles of our wide-ranging IPs
Lead creative reviews and provide actionable feedback to internal and external artists to maintain consistency
Drive innovation in real-time effects, blending traditional cinematic techniques with the latest engine technology
Oversee the creation and integration of VFX in real-time engines (Unreal Engine, proprietary tools, etc.)
Collaborate with engineering and tools teams to develop efficient, scalable VFX pipelines for both pre-rendered and in-engine cinematics

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
Relocation assistance

Fulltime

Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an accounting specialist to join a healthcare finance team. T...

Location

United States , Hartford

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in accounting or controllership work, including ownership of month-end close responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and their application in expense and prepaid asset management
Proven ability to prepare and post journal entries accurately in a high-volume environment
Experience analyzing expense accounts, reconciling balances, and supporting ad hoc financial requests
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
Proficiency collaborating with cross-functional teams, including offshore partners, in a detail-focused business environment

Job Responsibility

Oversee the accounting lifecycle for a large portfolio of prepaid non-capital technology expenses, ensuring balances are recorded accurately and reviewed consistently
Support month-end close by preparing, reviewing, and posting a high volume of journal entries within established deadlines
Monitor prepaid asset activity and maintain detailed schedules to support accounting accuracy for numerous transactions and balances
Analyze expense accounts, investigate variances, and deliver ad hoc financial support to assist leadership with reporting and decision-making
Apply GAAP standards to accounting treatments and help ensure financial data aligns with internal policy and external reporting expectations
Partner with controller functions and cross-functional teams, including offshore support where applicable, to resolve issues and maintain efficient close processes
Assist with capital management-related reviews by identifying proper classification between prepaid, expense, and other applicable accounting categories
Contribute to specialized financial tracking and reporting needs tied to healthcare-related operations, including environments associated with TRICARE or NIS when relevant

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Recruiter

This onsite role will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, empl...

Location

United States , Commerce

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Prior recruiting experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting across corporate or specialized roles
Strong sourcing skills
Background supporting high-volume recruitment
Experience working with applicant tracking systems
Ability to communicate effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of corporate recruiting practices, interview coordination, and candidate assessment processes

Job Responsibility

Managing full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes
Supporting employee engagement and retention initiatives
Assisting with employee relations matters and HR programs
Partnering with managers and supervisors on hiring and workforce needs
Maintaining employee records and supporting HR administrative functions
Assisting with timekeeping and payroll-related processes
Providing a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Enrollment in company 401(k) plan
Free online training

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