Senior Creature Animator (Gamedev)

Company

A developer of cutting-edge AAA games utilizing a proprietary multiplatform engine to push the boundaries of next-generation hardware.

What you will do

• Create high-quality gameplay and cinematic animations for monsters, animals, and non-humanoid characters.
• Develop locomotion, combat, idle, traversal, and special ability animation sets.
• Collaborate with Designers, Technical Animators, and Programmers to ensure gameplay responsiveness and readability.
• Refine and polish animations based on playtesting and gameplay feedback.
• Establish and maintain creature animation quality standards and document workflows.
• Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback to the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Creature or Character Animator in AAA game development.
• Expert-level proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D animation software.
• Exceptional understanding of animal anatomy, body mechanics, weight, and timing.
• Proven experience creating high-quality keyframe animations for non-humanoid characters.
• Solid understanding of animation state machines, blend spaces, and gameplay animation pipelines.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration.
• Experience animating quadrupeds, flying creatures, reptiles, and fantasy creatures.
• Understanding of procedural animation, IK systems, and animation layering.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints or similar systems.
• At least one shipped AAA title on consoles.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available.