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 Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery&hellip; the stuff dreams are made of.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are&hellip;
 
 
 
 
 
 When we say, &ldquo;the stuff dreams are made of,&rdquo; we&rsquo;re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD&rsquo;s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the
 
 storytellers
 
 bringing our characters to life, the
 
 creators
 
 bringing them to your living rooms and the
 
 dreamers
 
 creating what&rsquo;s next&hellip;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
 
 
 
 
 
 Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We&rsquo;ve been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world&rsquo;s largest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 franchises.&nbsp;Join
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what&rsquo;s next!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 WB Games Avalanche - Animator
 
 
 
 
 Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Brothers Games Inc. seeks an Animator. Join the team who created Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.
 
 
 
 
 As an Animator at Avalanche Software, you'll be at the forefront of creating captivating character performances and fluid gameplay animations. You'll work closely with our multidisciplinary team to craft unforgettable experiences for players worldwide.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Create quality keyframe animations for characters, creatures, and environmental elements
 
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 Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to create new exciting, mind blowing systemic animations
 
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 Participate in motion capture sessions and process mocap data for in-game use
 
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 Contribute to the evolution of our animation pipeline and workflow optimizations
 
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 Work closely with art directors to ensure animations align with the game's visual style and narrative goals
 
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 Stay current on animation trends and techniques
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 3+ years of professional game animation experience
 
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 Shipped at least one AAA title as an animator
 
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 Proficient knowledge of Maya and Unreal Engine 5's animation systems
 
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 General technical knowledge of animation technologies, including state machines, blend trees, and motion matching
 
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 Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy, locomotion, and performance
 
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 Experience with procedural animation techniques and runtime animation systems
 
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 Proficiency in animating both realistic and stylized characters
 
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 A natural team player who fosters collaboration and inspires others across departments
 
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 Strong communication skills, ensuring clear and proactive interaction with animation and other teams
 
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 Portfolio demonstrating a range of animation styles and technical proficiency
 
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 Bonus Skills
 
 
 
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 Experience developing animation tools is a plus
 
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 Character rigging experience is a plus
 
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 How We Get Things Done&hellip;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Championing Inclusion at WBD
 
 
 
 Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our
 
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Animator

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