Animator - NBA 2K (Temp)

Novato, CAOnsiteTemporary$30–$55 /hrPosted 10 days ago

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Required skills

Animator
NBA 2K
Maya
Mocap data
gameplay move sets
game-ready requirements
prop data
character interactions
realistic body motion
player movement

Nice to have

MotionBuilder
Mel scripting
Python scripting
Mocap experience
basketball knowledge
video games

Role summary

Visual Concepts is seeking a temporary Animator for the NBA 2K franchise. This role involves polishing gameplay move sets using Maya, addressing feedback, and ensuring assets meet game-ready requirements. Responsibilities include cleaning up motion capture data, editing prop interactions, and delivering daily animations for review. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Maya, and experience animating realistic body motion. Knowledge of MotionBuilder, scripting languages (Mel/Python), and Mocap data editing is also beneficial. A love for basketball and video games is a plus.

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!

US (All States except for WA)

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $39 - $55 per hour. The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $39 - $55 per hour. The pay range for this position in New Jersey at the start of employment is expected to be between $34 - $48 per hour. The pay range for this position in Maryland at the start of employment is expected to be between $34 - $48 per hour.The pay range for this position in Colorado at the start of employment is expected to be between $34 - $48 per hour. However, base pay offered is 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.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including 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. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee 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)

The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $39 - $55 per hour. However, base pay offered is 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. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, 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; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

If hired, employee 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

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD - $30 - $42 per hour. However, base pay offered is 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.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including 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. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired 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.

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com

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