Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Animation ExDev Artist to champion our animation efforts with our ExDev partners.

Marathon is all about action and reward. In this role you will work with Art Leadership, Production and External Developers to give players more characterful moments, more delightful assets to chase, and to help push our quality bar to new heights. From handling large quantities of content, to advising a team of dedicated artists on content creation, we want you to be a part of our team to create new worlds together! If this is the challenge you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains alignment with Commerce Art Lead and Discipline Art Lead(s)

Responsible for all discipline craft direction and feedback to external developers, ensuring all animation content meets the established quality bar

Regularly identifies and escalates risks, communicates status to Commerce Art Lead/Producers/Project Leads

Works with production to define costing and schedules for all animation external development

Creates visibility through documentation of best practices, pipelines and tools

Strive to optimize an effective character animation pipeline while identifying workflow improvements

Creates high quality animation content when required

Integrates assets when needed

Working with production to evolve outsourcing infrastructure

Coordinates with mocap team to direct performance shoots

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong communication and organizational skills

In tune with the current FPS MTX Market and trends

Thorough knowledge of Maya, Max and other animation applications.

Proven ability to provide leadership and direction at to other animators at scale

Understanding of mo-cap techniques

An understanding of human and animal anatomy is an asset

Undergraduate degree or completion of a certificate program that provides an education in the fundamentals of art is preferred but not necessary.

Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly). 

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future. 

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range

$112,000—$138,000 USD

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state will need to establish residency in an approved state within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs