Animator

At Iron Galaxy Studios, our teams support a healthy work-life balance, promote continuous
improvement, and champion a diverse people-focused culture. We encourage professionals from every heritage, and background to apply.

This is a full-time position in Chicago (IL), Orlando (FL), Nashville (TN), or Austin (TX), with relocation options for out-of-state applicants.

Iron Galaxy Studios is looking for an experienced Animator that has a passion for video games. When you join our team we’ll ask you to elevate the visual quality of our projects through movement and personality. We are an established independent video game studio that partners with some of the most respected publishers in the industry. If you desire an environment to showcase your talents across multiple AAA titles, this job is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the project Animation Lead to support the animation pipeline
• Create high-quality gameplay animations that adhere to the style of the project
• Collaborate across disciplines to achieve responsive and readable gameplay animations
• Utilize efficient creation techniques to support refinement and iteration
• Contribute to a team full of excitement and passion for creating great games

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience working on a team to support a cohesive visual style
• Proven experience in working with the core principles of animation
• Expert communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Motion Capture cleanup and refinement
• Working understanding of blocking and splining phases of motion creation
• Ability to adapt between different art styles and adjust quickly
• Experience working with industry-standard engines and software

BONUS SKILLS

• Strong and collaborative teamwork mentality
• A good sense of 3D & 2D animation fundamentals 
• Experience working in a modern game development pipeline and engines

ABOUT US: Iron Galaxy is one of the world’s largest independent video game developers with 60 shipped titles. Our people combine their talents to create amazing ports, epic remasters, and new experiences from the ground up. We partner with the top companies in the gaming industry to co-develop and support AAA game creation at the highest level. See why we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work and GamesIndustry.biz.

Iron Galaxy Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are essential to making quality games. Our teams actively support equal access to career opportunities for all people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, national origin, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who present discrimination complaints to Iron Galaxy management or relevant government agencies. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.