Senior Animator (Game Cinematics)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (Game Cinematics): Executing and detailing high-impact game cinematics and performance capture based facial animation with an accent on precision, technical problem-solving, and adherence to production pipelines. Focus on mentoring junior colleagues, testing new tools, and collaborating across divisions to ensure successful project delivery.

Location: A full-time employment opportunity in Hungary OR a freelance contract within a European time zone.

Company

hirify.global is a world-renowned animation studio creating high-impact trailers and cinematics for games, films, and commercials.

What you will do

• Execute assigned animation or technical tasks with precision and on time.
• Solve problems independently and present creative/technical solutions.
• Understand and follow the production pipeline from input to output.
• Mentor junior colleagues and provide them with professional guidance.
• Test new tools and workflows, and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with other divisions to help ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–6 years of production experience in the field of game cinematics.
• Deep understanding of animation principles.
• Experience in mocap-based animation detailing work and performance capture-based facial animation finaling work.
• Confident use of Maya or other professional animation software.
• Strong artistic skills in character animation.
• Intermediate or higher English proficiency.

Nice to have

• Experience with multiple tools (e.g., MotionBuilder).
• Familiarity with real-time pipelines (Unreal Engine).
• Experience in technical knowledge sharing or training.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on game cinematics and cutscenes.
• An inspiring professional environment with world-class productions.
• A supportive, open-minded team and long-term career opportunities.
• Opportunity for either full-time employment or freelance contract.