Overview
At Steel Wool, we’re searching for an Animator to join the team who can help create fun and memorable experiences for our players. Animators will work closely with other departments and would be responsible for bringing our games to life.
As a team member for our studio, you would have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of projects. This is a remote position, but you will work closely with the team and your experience will be valued. You will work in an environment where transparency and growth are encouraged.
As an Animator at Steel Wool, you would…
- Create and implement character animation using motion capture, keyframe, and in-engine tools
- Iterate and refine animation based on lead and director feedback
- Collaborate with gameplay designers, VFX artists, tech animators, audio, modeling, engineering, and production to fully realize our characters in-game
- Work closely with our other animators and give feedback to junior animators
Looking for someone who has…
- Strong traditional animation skills and the ability to apply them to gameplay and cinematic systems
- Proficiency in Maya (or similar transferable skill software)
- Proficient in runtime engine animation workflows
- 2+ years of experience in related industry animation
- Experience in the full development cycle of an indie, AA, or AAA game title
Pluses
- An avid gamer with a passion for creating great games
- Proficient in C++
- Unity Engine Experience
- Experience working alongside outsourced teams
- Experience working with Virtual Reality platforms such as Oculus, HTC, and PSVR
- Have worked in both AAA and Indie environments
About Steel Wool
With veterans from Pixar, WB Games, HTC, Intel, and Telltale Games, our mission at Steel Wool studios is to create stunning, engaging games that capture the imagination of our audiences. Leveraging expertise in PC, console and VR development our studio creates industry leading, family friendly horror games like Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, Help Wanted, Curse of the Dread Bear and more! Steel Wool is highly focused on providing a healthy studio culture. We’re a people first organization, dedicated to the satisfaction and well being of our staff.
We are offering a starting salary of $65,000 - $77,500 USD depending on experience and subject to market rate.
Steel Wool is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Benefits as Steel Wool include:
- Company bonus program
- Flexible time off policy
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with employer contribution
- Optional HSA/FSA/DCFSA
- Automatic employer-provided disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with partial employer matching after 1 year of employment
- Permanent remote work - Work from anywhere you want as long as you can collaborate effectively with your team!