Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Animator (Unreal Engine): Creating high-quality character animations for narrative and gameplay experiences in a brand new IP with an accent on keyframe animation and performance. Focus on developing animation pipelines, integrating content into Unreal Engine, and solving complex narrative and gameplay challenges.

Location: Must be a resident of the United States or Canada

Salary: $110,000 – $185,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is an independent studio developing a new world and IP with a global team.

What you will do

• Create and implement high-quality animations for both narrative and gameplay moments.
• Collaborate with the Animation Director, technical art, and engineering teams to develop and maintain the content pipeline.
• Participate in animation reviews to ensure quality and consistency across the project.
• Work with narrative designers, artists, and engineers to implement compelling experiences.
• Write clear documentation and provide training on animation tools and pipelines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of keyframe narrative or performance-based animation experience in games or film.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality keyframe animation workflows.
• Deep understanding of character performance and narrative experiences.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Must be a resident of the US or Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping one or more titles using Unreal Engine.
• Python experience.
• Experience in tool design and development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Profit sharing and company equity for all employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401k retirement program (for US employees).
• Flexible work hours and flexible PTO/sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer-sponsored basic life insurance & AD&D.

Hiring process

• Interview process may include a paid technical test.