Senior Technical Animation Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Animation Designer (Game Development): Designing, creating, and maintaining animation systems that drive character gameplay motion with an accent on gameplay mechanics and procedural solutions. Focus on collaborating with animation, engineering, and design teams to deliver high-quality animation experiences.

Location: Hybrid

Salary: $108,000 - $152,500

Company

hirify.global is committed to diversity and inclusivity in game development.

What you will do

• Collaborate closely with teams across Animation, Engineering, and Design.
• Define goals and implement scalable solutions for animation content creation.
• Build and refine animation systems balancing performance and in-game behaviors.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to animators.
• Document processes and share insights to improve workflows.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional animation experience in Maya with at least one shipped AAA title.
• Strong understanding of third-person shooter mechanics and animation systems.
• Proficient with procedural animation tools and Unreal Engine (2+ years).
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Up to date with the latest animation technologies.