Animator, Interactive Entertainment

About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.Ascendion | Engineering to elevate lifeWe have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us : Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brandsSolve complex problems - and learn new skillsExperience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clientsMaster your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experienceExperience a community of change makers!Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.About the Role : We are seeking a highly creative and motivated Gameplay Animator. In this position, you will be partnering with a talented team of animators to create high quality gameplay features. You will be reporting directly to the Gameplay Animation Leads to ensure that quality and execution of these features is consistent and aligned with the overall vision for the game.RESPONSIBILITIES : Collaborate with the Animation Director, Animation Leads and Designers to implement exciting new gameplay experiences.Partner with Animation Engineers and Technical Animators to help integrate necessary animation assets using UE5 and other proprietary tools, pipelines, and technical systems.Actively participate in review sessions and help the team raise the quality bar for the Animation at The Coalition.Attend and help define the requirements for internal / external motion capture shoots.Partner with Production to update / track necessary animation tasks through deliverables and scheduling tools.REQUIREMENTS1+ years of gameplay animation experience.Experienced in key frame and motion capture animation.A solid understanding of body mechanics, timing, spacing, weight, and appeal.Self-motivated, creative problem solver, team player.ADDIITIONAL BENEFICIAL SKILLS : Experience working in Unreal is a plus.Experience working in Maya and / or MotionBuilder is a plus.Experience in AAA game production is a plus.Experience with Jira / Shotgun / Shotgrid is a plus.As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset, G.R.I.T (Guts, Resourcefulness, Initiative & Tenacity), all while putting our team first!Join us and let’s go far together!Salary Range : $104,000-$124,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [09-10 days / hours of paid time off] Want to change the world? Let us know.Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!