3D Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

3D Animator (Gamedev): Creating high-quality animations for in-game scripted events, menus, and player emotes for a AAA GAAS title with an accent on character performance and technical robustness. Focus on developing expressive narrative sequences, integrating animation assets into game engines, and optimizing content pipelines for live-service updates.

Location: Canada

Company

hirify.global is a PlayStation Studios team focused on building a new AAA multiplayer IP in Canada.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality, expressive animations for narrative sequences and scripted in-game events.
• Produce NPC contextual idles and conversation animations to create a compelling environment.
• Create fluid and thematically appropriate animations for in-game menus and non-playable flow moments.
• Design and implement a diverse range of player emotes with high personality and technical stability.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and art teams to integrate animation assets within technical constraints.
• Contribute to animation systems and pipeline optimization for efficient content updates.

Requirements

• Proficiency with industry-standard animation software such as Maya or Motion Builder.
• Mastery of animation principles, body mechanics, and character performance.
• High proficiency in keyframe animation and Motion Capture editing and cleanup.
• Thorough understanding of technical animation workflows in Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and foster a collaborative environment across disciplines.
• Experience resolving complex technical and artistic challenges specific to GAAS content pipelines.

Nice to have

• 3-5 years of experience creating animation for live-service games or content-heavy update cycles.
• Experience with facial animation and cinematic cameras.
• Experience using in-engine sequencing tools for scripted animation.
• Strong interest in and experience with new animation technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• Opportunity to contribute to a new AAA multiplayer IP from the ground up.
• Studio culture grounded in kindness, adaptability, and courage.
• Support and resources as part of the global PlayStation Studios family.