Senior Gameplay Animator

Job Summary

To enhance player experience in a fully remote environment, the contract-based Senior Gameplay Animator will create high-quality gameplay animations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor fellow animators while ensuring the character animation systems are responsive and realistic.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality gameplay animations that support realistic player movement, combat, and interactions
• Collaborating with designers, programmers, and artists to align animations with gameplay mechanics and player feel
• Implementing and troubleshooting animations within Unreal Engine 5, utilizing various animation systems

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a Gameplay Animator on shipped realistic game titles
• Strong portfolio showcasing realistic gameplay animation work, particularly in combat and tactical movement
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder
• Experience working with Unreal Engine 5 and its animation tools
• Advanced experience with keyframe animation and motion capture workflows