80 Level Job Digest: Start New Work Now
Check out this week’s 80 Level Job Digest for top openings at Rockstar Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Epic Games, Bandai Namco Studios Malaysia, Obsidian Entertainment, Mojang Studios, and Playground Games.
Associate Production Coordinator: Art at Rockstar Games
Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Associate Production Coordinator to join our Art Production team and assist in making some of the most highly respected andwidely recognised AAA titles in video games.
Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience organising and tracking large amounts of information.
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic, milestone-driven environment.
- Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions, and implement them.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel), Shotgrid, Confluence, and other project tracking and bug database software.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, interested in games, and curious about how things work.
Senior Animator, Gameplay – Overwatch at Blizzard Entertainment
Are you ready to join the Overwatch team and make an impact? We're seeking a skilled Senior Animator, Gameplay for Overwatch, a full-time role based in Irvine, CA.
Requirements:
- Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in game development, explicitly animating characters using Maya or a comparable 3D program.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of traditional animation principles and their application to gameplay enhancement.
- A strong interest in animation and effective communication skills are necessary to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary art team, bringing characters to life in alignment with the game design vision.
- Submit a demo reel showcasing proficiency in animating the human bipedal figure and other organic forms.
Lead Animator at Epic Games
Epic Games is searching for a Lead Animator to join our team working on Fortnite, to develop Emote concepts and animation for our wide variety of IP partners and Epic Original Content. A successful candidate should have a great understanding of the fundamentals of animation and how they relate to acting, rhythm, and game animation. A strong understanding of the Unreal Editor, including how to implement animations, is strongly desired.
What we're looking for:
- You have an animation reel showing key-framed character and creature animations
- Strong experience with Maya and gameplay systems such as Unreal Engine
- Good instincts for realistic and stylized motions
- Strong communication and leadership skills, and experience
- Related skills, such as modeling, skinning, and rigging
- Experience working with mocap data
- Leadership experience: having shipped at least one title
- User-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative
Senior Concept Artist at BANDAI NAMCO
The concept artist produces inspiring artworks under the direction of the art director and the lead concept artist. You will create artwork for the reference use of the Art team and contribute to the creation of a style guide covering all artistic aspects of the product.
Requirements:
- 5-8+ years of professional experience in gaming or related field
- A portfolio demonstrating outstanding drawing and fine art skills, including figure drawing, and demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of self-direction
- Strong Photoshop/illustration skills
- Must be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure
- Illustration and painting
Manager – Character Artist at Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a talented and self-motivated Character Artist to join our growing team of RPG developers.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of game industry experience with 1 shipped title as a Character Artist
- Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Marvelous Designer, and Photoshop
- Strong high and low poly modeling skills
- Demonstrable experience using Unreal Engine 5.x at a senior level
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy, clothing creation tools, and animal anatomy
- Experience managing and coaching employees
Community Manager at Mojang Studios
As the Community Manager for Minecraft Java, you’ll act as the bridge between our players and our development teams. You’ll be responsible for crafting authentic communication, managing engagement channels, and representing the voice of the community within Mojang.
This role blends storytelling, relationship-building, and strategic thinking. You’ll collaborate closely with our Product, Marketing, and Development teams to amplify player voices, share news, and nurture a positive, inclusive environment for millions of Minecraft fans.
Required Skills:
- 2+ years of public relations, marketing, community management, social media management, or communications experience OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Journalism, Communications, or related field AND 5+ years public relations, marketing, community management, social media management, communications, or related experience OR 7+ years public relations, marketing, community management, social media management, communications, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years product-relevant industry experience (e.g., gaming, entertainment).
Senior Gameplay Animator at Playground Games
As a Senior Animator, you will be an integral part of the Art Team, crafting best-in-class animations for our game. You'll work closely with designers, programmers, and other artists to create captivating and emotionally resonant animations that appeal to a diverse audience and elevate the visual storytelling of our game.
Requirements:
- Impressive portfolio showcasing exceptional key-frame animation skills.
- Expertise in the principles of animation, like spacing, timing, and posing.
- Proficiency in industry-standard animation tools, such as Maya and MotionBuilder.
- AAA animation and game engine experience.
- Understanding of animation State Machines and Network Graphs.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Passion for video games and the gaming industry.
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