Senior Animator (Game Animation)

Location: Remote within the United States

Salary: $83,000–$103,000, $97,000–$121,000, or $111,000–$139,000 USD annually, depending on location and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is a startup multimedia studio known for the indie horror game Poppy Playtime.

What you will do

• Create character and creature animations for gameplay and cinematic sequences.
• Own animation tasks from blocking through final polish and implementation in the engine.
• Collaborate with animation, art, design, technical animation, narrative, and production disciplines.
• Help establish animation pipelines, workflows, prototypes, and best practices during early project development.
• Identify technical dependencies and pipeline risks while balancing quality, scope, and production priorities.
• Provide constructive feedback, mentorship, and guidance to other animators.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional game animation experience or equivalent senior-level portfolio expertise.
• Exceptional 3D animation fundamentals, including body mechanics, weight, timing, posing, locomotion, and character performance.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Maya and experience with Unreal Engine animation systems and workflows.
• Experience with gameplay and/or cinematic animation, character rigs, animation blending, state machines, and engine implementation.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, communicate progress and blockers, and solve creative and technical problems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, give and receive feedback, and support the growth of other animators.

Nice to have

• Experience with pre-production, early development, rapid prototyping, and establishing animation workflows.
• Experience animating creatures, quadrupeds, unconventional anatomy, stylized performances, or expressive characters.
• Familiarity with rigging principles, Animation Blueprints, Control Rig, Sequencer, Perforce, and Jira.
• Experience with 2D or traditional animation.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work for U.S.-based full-time employees.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus FSA/HSA options.
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to compliance with applicable employment laws.