Senior Animation expert

About NetEase Games:

As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.

NetEase’s ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an “A” rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit:  http://ir.netease.com/

Job Description

1. Proficient in 3D action design and production across multiple styles, with engine-related work experience;
2. Participate in specific action design tasks and review action assets submitted by outsourcing partners;
3. Responsible for designing in-game character actions, with in-depth analysis, understanding, and production experience regarding character motion principles;
4. Collaborate closely with the Lead Artist to define game action style, and produce action design templates and specifications;
5. Possess strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude, coordinate throughout the entire production pipeline, and deliver the product's art quality.

Job Requirements

1. Solid foundation in animation design; understanding of cinematography and camera techniques for animation; strong grasp of body mechanics, movement rhythm for both humanoid and non-humanoid characters;
2. Rich imagination with excellent action design capabilities, able to create smooth and dynamic action performances;
3. Strong teamwork awareness and good communication/collaboration skills;
4. Familiarity with action games, with deep understanding of impact feel (game feel) in combat actions;
5. 8+ years of professional experience in action design for large-scale games.