Creature Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Creature Animator (Gamedev): Supporting and refining creature animation pipelines for AAA titles with an accent on external partner collaboration, quality control, and technical feedback. Focus on integrating high-quality assets into game engines, reviewing outsourced animation deliverables, and maintaining visual consistency across diverse creature sets.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Rockville, MD, US

Salary: $70,000–$155,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a renowned developer of iconic RPG franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield.

What you will do

• Evaluate and refine creature animations using established animation principles.
• Partner with external animation teams to provide actionable, technically detailed feedback.
• Ensure all delivered outsourced assets meet internal studio quality standards.
• Identify and articulate creative and technical improvements for character motion.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including gameplay programmers and designers.
• Integrate animation assets directly into the game and maintain their ongoing quality.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Creature Animator.
• Outstanding animation skills and strong critical eye for motion quality.
• Proficiency with Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Ability to work autonomously as a self-motivated team player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for partner collaboration.
• Passion for developing industry-leading games.

Nice to have

• Experience animating for first- and third-person perspectives.
• Familiarity with animation graphs.
• Experience working with motion capture in Maya or Motion Builder.
• Understanding of game AI and gameplay programming technicalities.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and mental health time, plus paid holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative studio environment.