Senior Gameplay Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Animator (Gamedev): Creating and integrating high-quality gameplay animations for a major AAA action-adventure title with an accent on combat, locomotion, and traversal systems. Focus on energizing motion capture and keyframe data to ensure responsiveness and artistic consistency within a proprietary engine.

Location: Hybrid role, must be based in or able to work from Montpellier, France (minimum 3 days on-site). Other listed locations (UK/Canada) are also office-based.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the gaming industry, renowned for creating iconic franchises and innovative gaming experiences through diverse, collaborative teams.

What you will do

• Produce and integrate gameplay animations including combat, locomotion, and traversal.
• Energize and refine motion capture and keyframe data to match artistic direction.
• Participate in prototyping and polishing animation systems like state machines and animtrees.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, gameplay programmers, and technical animators.
• Test integrated content to ensure consistency, readability, and performance.
• Identify technical needs and propose solutions within the AAA production pipeline.

Requirements

• Strong background in 3D animation with a professional demo reel.
• Excellent proficiency in MotionBuilder (keyframe and mocap).
• Proven experience on AAA game projects.
• Proficiency with game engines, animation pipelines, and Perforce.
• English proficiency (spoken and written) is required.
• Ability to work on-site in Montpellier (hybrid model).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Maya.
• Appetite for technical animation tasks.
• Understanding of French.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive game library including latest releases and competitor titles.
• Public transport reimbursement (50%) or cycling allowance.
• Access to CSE benefits for cinema, sports, concerts, and leisure activities.
• Work within an experienced, specialized team in a stimulating AAA environment.
• Commitment to an inclusive work environment and sustainability initiatives.

Hiring process

• Application and portfolio review.
• Initial interview with the recruitment team.
• Artistic interview with the Animation Director and Team Lead.
• One-day artistic test to assess tool mastery and artistic sensibility.