Mid-Level/Senior Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Mid-Level/Senior Animator (Gamedev): Designing and implementing character movement, timing, and responsiveness for a new shooter IP with an accent on combat mechanics and character intent. Focus on building robust animation workflows, state machines, and collaborating across international teams to ensure high-quality gameplay.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada. This role requires working primarily on Pacific Time Zone (PST) business hours.

Company

A global game development studio behind the battle royale phenomenon PUBG, currently developing an exciting new shooter IP.

What you will do

• Design character movement, timing, and responsiveness to enhance gameplay.
• Build gameplay animation workflows for combat, locomotion, and interaction.
• Collaborate with Design, Programming, and TA teams to integrate animations into game systems.
• Review animation work from team members and outsource artists, providing specific feedback.
• Improve animation production pipelines, including state machines and blending systems.
• Maintain animation production with a focus on performance and optimization.

Requirements

• 3+ years (mid-level) or 5+ years (senior) of game development experience with at least one shipped title.
• Must be based in the United States or Canada.
• Professional fluency in English and Korean is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work during Pacific Time (PT) business hours with availability for evening international collaboration.
• Strong portfolio showcasing realistic, high-quality character animation in-engine.
• Deep understanding of state machines, blending, and root motion systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with combat-focused or character-control-heavy games.
• Experience utilizing and cleaning motion capture data.
• Understanding of rigging and technical animation.
• Multi-platform (PC & Console) development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive employer-funded healthcare with no out-of-pocket costs for in-network care.
• Generous time off including 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a studio-wide holiday break.
• 401K with company match.
• Annual health, wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements.
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits.