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Senior Technical Gameplay Animator — Runtime Tools & Systems

$126.4k - $227.5k

Festybay

Festybay is looking for a Senior Technical Gameplay Animator to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex runtime animation systems based in Santa Monica, California. You will work closely with animation and gameplay engineering teams to build cutting-edge animation tools and create high-quality content. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of technical or gameplay animation experience, proficiency in Python, C#, or C++, and artistic understanding to deliver stunning animations. Generous compensation and benefits include a base salary of $126,400–$227,500 USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr Festybay

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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