Senior Cinematics Animator (Game Cinematics)

Location: Onsite four days per week in Playa Vista, California, or Vancouver, British Columbia. Work arrangements may change according to business needs.

Salary: $82,240–$152,160 annual base pay in the U.S., plus potential incentive compensation.

Company

Treyarch is a videogame studio within hirify.global, known for the Call of Duty: Black Ops series and Zombies mode.

What you will do

• Create high-quality character and gameplay animations for future game projects.
• Collaborate with animators, designers, artists, and software engineers to identify and resolve animation issues.
• Develop new techniques and processes for animation creation and implementation.
• Help plan and direct motion-capture shoots.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation plans, and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Provide input on animation technology, resources, and tool development while supporting the animation vision.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional game industry experience, including shipped AAA titles.
• Strong understanding of realistic body mechanics and animation principles.
• Expert knowledge of Maya and animation implementation and debugging techniques.
• Experience with facial animation and mentorship.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and self-management skills.

Nice to have

• Creature animation experience.
• Storyboard skills.
• Strong film language, composition, and camera animation skills.
• Experience working with outsourcing.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative studio culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and open communication.
• 20 vacation days, 16 holidays, and 10 weeks of family leave.
• Free lunches and snacks at the office.
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness, mental health, and insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid sick time, parental leave, and other employee benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be available when the company requires a geographic move.