Principal Animator - Unannounced Title at Scopely

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

215000.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animation, Collaboration, Technical Skills, Storytelling, Cinematics, Unity, Maya, Character Development, Visual Storytelling, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Feedback, Organizational Skills, Creative Leadership, Game Design

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Scopely is looking for a highly creative and technically skilled Principal Animator to lead the animation vision for our high profile mobile title in our Culver City studio hub, or remotely within the US or Canada! At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced, cross-platform adventure title, and are creating a team of talented and passionate game makers who will join us on this exciting journey! What You’ll Do As a key creative leader, you will be responsible for driving the overall animation style, collaborating closely with internal departments and external partners to deliver stunning, immersive animations that enhance gameplay and storytelling. You should be equally comfortable pitching big ideas, solving complex technical challenges, and directing both in-house and outsourced animation teams. You will work in a collaborative environment and are expected to operate at a highly creative level. Success means you take a holistic approach to animation as it relates to the entire player experience. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio displaying a high level of ability with stylized keyframe animations. Establish the game’s animation style, attaining buy-in from internal and external stakeholders Produce visual benchmarks and production guides, breaking down technical specifications to reproduce animations within style Develop animation pipelines and workflows in collaboration with technical animators, riggers, and engineers Be involved in the character creation process, from concept and design, through to modeling, rigging and final animation Maintain the relationship between the core and external dev teams as it relates to animation and storytelling, including creative and technical development Guide storytelling creation including cinematics, in-game cutscenes, and gameplay moments from storyboard to final polish Work with gameplay designers and narrative teams to craft compelling, gameplay-relevant animations and experiences Maintain department standards through documentation, review, and personnel direction Contribute hands-on animation examples to set quality bars and communicate ideas Troubleshoot and resolve technical animation issues in-engine (Unity) Support, inform, and imbue the creation of marketing materials with the game’s vision and high standards Work closely with Production to coordinate animation resources, schedules and priorities based on project needs Consistently strive to exceed the highest quality standards of the studio We are looking for Success in creating stunning animations while maintaining visual and functional specifications for game mechanics and technical specs Expert hand-key animation skills and deep knowledge of animation fundamentals Experience in shipping multiple game titles in your career as an Animator Experience with narrative animation in cinematics and marketing In-depth experience working with animation graphs and state machines Proficiency within Maya and Unity Understanding of character development, visual storytelling, and conveying narrative through animation Superior communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide objective feedback Experience providing feedback with internal teams, external vendors or receiving feedback as working for a vendor Bonus Points Experienced working with an established IP Ability to model, texture & render Enjoy stylized mobile games For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range $144,000—$215,000 USD About Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Animator, you will lead the animation vision for a high-profile mobile title, collaborating with various teams to create immersive animations. You will establish the animation style, develop pipelines, and guide storytelling through cinematics and gameplay moments.