Senior Gameplay Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Animator (Unreal Engine): Generating highly polished in-game animations for AAA and original IP titles with an accent on character, weapon, and vehicle motion. Focus on implementing animation assets in-engine, mentoring other animators, and blending realistic mocap with stylized hand-keyed motion.

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $80,000-$120,000 CAD

Company

A creative studio specializing in generating highly polished animations for AAA and original IP titles.

What you will do

• Visualize and integrate motion into immersive worlds in collaboration with the Art Director, Lead Animator, and Design team.
• Implement and test animation assets within the engine to ensure technical accuracy.
• Mentor other animators on professional techniques and internal processes.
• Create animations in a variety of styles, from ultra-realistic mocap-based movement to stylized hand-keyed motion.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in the game industry specifically focused on character and object animation.
• Proven track record with 2+ shipped titles as an animator.
• Expert-level understanding of animation principles, pipelines, and workflows.
• Proficiency in UE4 and UE5.
• Experience with both keyframe and performance capture animation in real-time environments.
• Ability to initiate visual direction independently without specific concept or design.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a collaborative, humble, and highly talented team of game developers.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile AAA projects and original IPs.