Animation Full-Time Remote

Senior Gameplay Animator

Senior Gameplay Animator at Certain Affinity

Job Overview

  • Create high-quality gameplay animations for AAA game titles
  • Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Lead Animators, and Design teams
  • Support animation integration and implementation within Unreal Engine
  • Mentor junior and mid-level animators on workflows and techniques
  • Develop both realistic mocap-driven and stylized hand-keyed animations

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Art Director, Lead Animator, and Design team to integrate motion into immersive gameplay experiences
  • Implement and test animation assets in-engine for quality and accuracy
  • Mentor other animators on animation techniques, workflows, and production processes
  • Create a wide range of animations including realistic motion capture and stylized hand-keyed animation
  • Support gameplay systems through strong animation timing, pacing, and visual storytelling
  • Contribute to workflow improvements and animation pipeline development
  • Help establish new animation tools for internal and co-development teams
  • Maintain animation quality while meeting gameplay and performance requirements

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional experience in the game industry focused on character and object animation
  • Shipped at least 2 game titles as an animator
  • Expert-level understanding of animation principles
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5
  • Strong knowledge of gameplay animation pipelines and workflows
  • Experience developing new workflows and animation tools
  • Ability to work across realistic and stylized animation styles
  • Experience with both keyframe animation and performance capture workflows
  • Understanding of technical and performance constraints for current-generation console and PC games
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills
  • Experience mentoring animators and artists within a production environment
  • Ability to establish visual direction independently without detailed concept guidance
  • Passion for supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Additional Information

  • Opportunity to work on AAA and original IP game projects
  • Collaborative environment with experienced game developers
  • Exposure to advanced gameplay animation systems and pipelines
  • Background checks may be required depending on project eligibility
  • Remote work eligibility may depend on approved Canadian provinces or registered locations

Certain Affinity is looking for a skilled Senior Gameplay Animator with expertise in gameplay motion, Unreal Engine workflows, and AAA game development pipelines to help create engaging and immersive player experiences.

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