Relic is an award-winning developer of genre-defining strategy games including Homeworld, Company of Heroes, and Age of Empires IV. Newly independent, we are positioned to better serve our players, experiment with exciting new game ideas, and continue delivering the rich interactive experiences players have come to expect from us over the last 25 years. 

To support our existing franchises and future initiatives, we are looking for a Senior Animator to join the studio. 

As a Senior Animator, you will... 

• Create keyframe animations and manipulate, enhance motion capture data using Autodesk Motionbuilder, Maya and 3DS Max 
• Develop animations for diverse visual styles, meeting various engine and technical requirements within project deadlines 
• Collaborate with Designers, Artists, and Programmers to ensure animations meet design and technical specifications  
• Integrate animations into the game engine seamlessly 
• Work closely with Tech Artists to build and maintain motion trees for in-game character motion 
• Collaborate with Craft leads and work independently within a development team 
• Understand the role of gameplay animation and continually test, problem-solve, and polish animations 

You are a great fit if you have… 

• A strong technical understanding of animation tools, rigging, and pipelines 
• Experience in planning motion capture shoots, editing motion capture data, and keyframe animation 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Knowledge of biped animation, with familiarity in quadruped and vehicle motion being a strong plus 
• Initiative and problem-solving skills, thriving as a self-starter in a dynamic environment  
• A passion for creating high-quality animation and a love for strategy games! 

It’s a bonus if you have… 

• Experience working with proprietary engines and modding 
• Scripting as it relates to animation  
• Experience working in Unreal