Senior Gameplay Animator
Virtual Vocations Inc
Collaborating closely with various disciplines, the remote Senior Gameplay Animator will create high-quality gameplay animations, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards while working independently with minimal supervision. Key responsibilities Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring they meet artistic and technical standards Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in the game engine using Maya and proprietary tools Utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable character movements and troubleshoot issues that arise Required qualifications Advanced knowledge of Maya and experience with proprietary animation tools Familiarity with game engine state machine flow and motion capture techniques Experience with MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere is a plus Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, including traversal and combat animations Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- ...Ember Lab is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to design, develop and execute 3D animations for its debut title and future projects. You will work across teams to bring combat and interactive event animations to life and ensure they integrate smoothly with gameplay systems...SeniorWork at office
- ...HellaGoodAudio in the United States is seeking an experienced game animator to bring characters to life. You will follow the game's vision,... ...with motion capture data, and craft animations that support gameplay and visuals. Collaborate with design, engineering and HR to...SeniorFlexible hours
$159.99k - $178.88k
...engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. This is a 12-month contract. Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator. In this role the Senior Gameplay Animator is responsible for creating gameplay animation at the highest quality level set...SeniorHourly payContract workTemporary workWork at office$88k - $120k
...the future of Ember Lab. We believe a strong, collaborative environment is critical to creating memorable experiences. As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will conceptualize, design, develop and execute 3D animations. You will collaborate across teams to bring these...SeniorWork at office- ...Makeshift Software Inc. is seeking a Senior Animator to drive both gameplay animation and prerendered cinematics for Hexborn. You will own animation passes from mocap cleanup to final polish, work on biped and creature rigs, and help maintain scalable control rigs. This...SeniorRemote work
- ...Mob Entertainment is seeking a Senior Animator to craft character and creature animations for gameplay and cinematic experiences. You will drive animation tasks from blocking to final polish and engine integration, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to establish...SeniorRemote work
- ...Follow the established vision of the game's story and gameplay in the process of animation creation. Creating high-quality content utilizing... ...process. Typically 5+ years' professional experience as an animator in games . Good understanding and feeling of animation...SeniorWork at officeFlexible hours
- HellaGoodAudio recherche un(e) animateur(trice) jeux pour créer et itérer des animations reliant l’histoire et le gameplay, en utilisant à la fois Handkey et données de capture de mouvement. Vous travaillerez au studio et collaborerez avec l’équipe pour offrir une expé...Senior
- We are looking for an experienced and talented Senior Gameplay Animator to join the development effort on our exciting new game “Project D.” The project is a third person horror game with experimental narrative, a return to the genre that our director, Sam Barlow, previously...SeniorLong term contractRemote work
- Activision Blizzard, Inc. seeks a Principal Gameplay Animator for Elsewhere Entertainment to shape animation vision for a new IP. You will own... ...teams to elevate the player experience. The role requires senior-level animation expertise, deep mocap workflows, and a strong...Senior
$500 per month
...------------ Follow the established vision of game’s story and gameplay in process of animation creation Creating high quality content... ...Qualifications: Typically 5+ years’ professional experience as an animator in games . Good understanding and feeling of animation...SeniorRemote job- Elsewhere Entertainment, part of Activision, is seeking a Principal Gameplay Animator to shape the animation vision for a new IP. You will lead for responsive combat animation, creating high-quality character movements and refining mocap with keyframe techniques. You will...Senior
- Room 8 Studio is seeking a talented 3D Animator to create engaging gameplay animations for diverse game genres. You will translate motion capture data and keyframe work into fluid in-game motion, ensuring high performance within Unreal Engine or Unity. You will collaborate...Senior
$90k - $120k
...Job Description Job Description Hidden Variable is looking for a Senior 3D Gameplay Animator to help direct and support animation efforts for an upcoming Fighting Game. As Senior 3D Gameplay Animator, you will collaborate with the Art Director, Lead Combat Designer...SeniorFull timeTemporary workWork at officeRemote workWork from home$136.88k - $253.26k
...Job Title: Principal Gameplay Animator - Elsewhere Entertainment Requisition ID: R028281 Job Description: Elsewhere Entertainment is looking... ...exhilarating and expansively entertaining experiences. As a senior creative voice on the project, you’ll help elevate both the...Full timeTemporary workPart timeLocal areaWorldwideRelocation package- Riot Games in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join the Real-Time VFX team within Riot Discovery Studio (RDS). You will... ...design, implement, and deliver high-spectacle effects that support gameplay and storytelling. You will mentor peers, shape VFX best...Senior
- ...Superseed Studios is seeking an experienced contract Gameplay Animator for an upcoming project. You will work across creature animation and player character animation, and polish motion capture to fit in-game feel. You should have a strong gameplay instinct and a proven...Contract work
- ...Superseed Studios is looking for an experienced contract Gameplay Animator for an upcoming project. We’re looking for someone comfortable working across creature animation and player character animation, with experience working with and polishing motion capture. Strong...Contract work
- ...Superseed Studios is seeking an experienced Stylized Keyframe Gameplay Animator for an upcoming project. You will craft punchy, highly stylized gameplay animations with strong poses, exaggerated timing, clear silhouettes, and snappy transitions that feel powerful. The...Contract workRemote work
- ...Sledgehammer Games, Inc. in Santa Monica seeks a Viewmodel Gameplay Animator for a fixed-term contract. You will craft first‑person weapon animations and work with animation, design, engineering, and tech art teams to bring weapons and gameplay systems to life. The role...Contract workFixed term contractRemote work
$30.47 - $56.35 per hour
...Viewmodel Gameplay Animator (Contract)Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare,"...Hourly payFull timeContract workTemporary workPart timeFixed term contractRemote workWorldwideRelocation package$150k - $175k
Summary We are looking for a Principal Gameplay Animator to help define and deliver the animation quality, style, and feel of our AAA open world action-adventure game. As a creative and technical contributor, you will create exceptional gameplay animations, establish animation...Full timeWork at office- ...Respawn Entertainment is seeking a talented Gameplay Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You will craft immersive, believable animation performances across first and third person gameplay, driving responsive player experiences and high-fidelity motion....
- ...Chatsworth / Madison, United States; hybrid work model, seeks a skilled animation engineer to develop expressive first- and third-person gameplay animation for Apex Legends. Responsibilities include refining mocap data through keyframe polish, collaborating with design and...
- ...Job Title: Viewmodel Gameplay Animator (Contract) - Sledgehammer Games Requisition ID: R028211 Job Description: Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding...Contract workTemporary workFixed term contractRemote workWorldwide
$92.9k - $129.2k
...truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. We are looking for a talented and experienced Gameplay Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You are passionate about making games in a collaborative environment with a team of experienced...Full timeWorldwide- ...Electronic Arts is seeking a skilled Gameplay Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team at Respawn Entertainment. You will help craft immersive experiences through exceptional animations and gameplay, collaborating with designers, engineers, and artists to realize...
- ...Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Viewmodel Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team in Los Angeles. You will help establish high-quality first-person animations that bring gameplay to life and work with designers, engineers, and artists across disciplines....Senior
- ...To support the development of engaging gameplay and cinematic experiences, the full-time Senior Animator will create high-quality character and creature animations while collaborating effectively across disciplines and managing animation tasks from initial blocking to...SeniorFull timeRemote work
$196.5k - $247.13k
...unforgettable atmosphere of the Arkheron’s world. As our Lead Animator , you’ll be accountable for how our game moves and how our... ...time, you’ll stay close to the craft, guiding combat feel and gameplay clarity from prototype through polish, helping ensure that every...Full time
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