Animation Full-Time Remote

Gameplay Animator

Gameplay Animator at Skydance Games

Job Overview

Skydance Games is seeking a skilled Gameplay Animator to join its core team working on a AAA single-player, story-driven action-adventure game using Unreal Engine. This role requires strong expertise in gameplay animation, motion capture, and real-time systems, with a focus on delivering cinematic and immersive player experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Edit and fine-tune motion capture-based animation content daily
Create rapid prototypes using hand-keyed placeholder animations
Enhance mocap animations to achieve high-quality final results
Collaborate with engineering, design, and animation teams to implement gameplay systems
Ensure animation timing, expression, and style meet gameplay requirements
Work closely with animation teams to meet quality standards and production timelines
Participate in motion capture shoots
Integrate gameplay animation with cinematic sequences
Collaborate with animation directors to align with narrative vision

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in gameplay animation
Experience working on third-person action-adventure games
Shipped at least one AAA title as a gameplay animator
Strong understanding of advanced animation systems (Motion Matching, Motion Warping)
Experience working in Unreal Engine or similar real-time environments
Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on animation systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Excellent time management and planning abilities
Passion for cinematic and realistic animation