Animation Full-Time On-Site

Senior Animator

Senior Animator at Confidential Company

Job Overview

As a Senior Animator, you will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and technical animators to deliver world-class animation systems. You will also contribute to pipeline improvements, mentor junior team members, and help shape the overall animation quality across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Create high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations for characters, enemies, and NPCs.
Collaborate with designers and engineers to integrate animations into gameplay and AI systems.
Define and refine animation pipelines and workflows for efficiency and quality.
Develop animation systems including state machines, blend trees, and procedural solutions.
Maintain high artistic and technical standards while meeting project deadlines.
Mentor and support junior animators, sharing best practices.
Iterate on animations based on feedback from playtests and internal reviews.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in game animation.
Strong proficiency in Maya.
Experience with animation systems in modern game engines (preferably Unreal Engine).
Deep understanding of animation principles, character performance, and motion dynamics.
Experience with motion capture workflows, cleanup, and implementation.
Knowledge of state machines, blend trees, and animation-driven gameplay mechanics.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Portfolio showcasing high-quality character animation work.