Heart Machine is an award-winning developer with people from all over the world working on incredible projects. We're fortunate to be able to do what we love every day with people we enjoy on projects that resonate with audiences on an array of emotional levels. If you're interested in becoming part of a kind, diverse and extraordinarily talented crew of people and working on the types of projects you dream of as a kid, please reach out to us.

As our new Senior Animator you will create hand key animation assets for our upcoming stylish 3rd person action roguelike game! You’ll work closely with design to prototype new features and take them to final polish, all while collaborating with multiple departments to maintain our quality bar & balance technical needs. You’ll be an active participant in weekly critiques and junior teammate mentorship.

• Work closely with design and engineering to prototype & polish game
• Work well in a creative, team-oriented environment, exhibiting excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills. Be able to reach across multiple disciplines to gather feedback and address cross-functional issue
• Take animations from conceptualization to shipping without direction if necessary
• Help mentor and grow other animators’ abilities

• A strong demo reel that demonstrates expert knowledge of fundamental animation principles and strong keyframe animation skills
• Must be a strong team contributor
• High level of proficiency in Maya
• Professional game development experience
• A strong understanding of video game animation development
• Self-direction and the ability to work autonomously as well as with a team

For us to review your application it would be great to see a portfolio of your work together with your application.

Please try to include:

• A detailed shot breakdown of your work, including what you are responsible for in your reel, portfolio, screenshots etc.
• Examples of character animation
• Examples of animation style variety including any vfx or environment animations

Heart Machine Offers*

• Competitive pay through bonus structures
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time with flexibility in timing
• Paid parental leave
• Flexibility in work location(s)

We are supportive of a diverse workforce and strive for inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

*Benefits and perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Heart Machine and state or country in which you work.

This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.