Senior Gameplay Animator Application

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Motion Capture (MoCap) Expertise *(Do you have experience working with Motion Capture data?)No, I specialize in Hand-Key animation only.Yes, I can clean up and retarget raw MoCap data to game skeletons.Yes, I own/operate personal MoCap hardware (e.g., Rokoko, Xsens, VR trackers).

Unreal Engine 5 Animation Tech *(Rate your proficiency with the UE5 Animation Pipeline)1 - Import Only: I just import FBX files.2 - Basic: I can set up Blend Spaces.3 - Intermediate: I use State Machines, Transition Rules, and Anim Notifies.4 - Advanced: I use Control Rig for Foot IK (Grounding), hand placement, and procedural adjustments.5 - Expert: I architect complex Animation Blueprints (Layers, Linking Layers) and understand Motion Matching logic.

Locomotion Integrity (Stops & Pivots) *A common issue in indie games is "foot sliding" (skating). Briefly explain your workflow for creating realistic Start, Stop, and Pivot (Turn-in-place) animations to ensure the character feels grounded.

Traversal & IK *How do you approach character interaction with uneven terrain (e.g., walking up stairs or slopes)? Describe your experience with Foot IK (Inverse Kinematics) or Control Rig to prevent feet from clipping or floating.

Legal Age Confirmation *Are you 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to enter into an independent contractor agreement?YesNo

Weekly Availability *How many hours per week can you dedicate to this project?10-15 Hours20-30 HoursFull Time (40+ Hours)Custom

Compensation Model Acknowledgement *This role is a Co-Development Partnership (Independent Contractor) compensated via a Revenue Share Agreement (4.0%). There is no monthly salary. Do you accept this structure?Yes, I acceptNo

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