Staff Gameplay Animator

TL;DR

Staff Gameplay Animator (Maya/Unreal Engine): Creating and implementing stylized character animations for a new multiplayer game universe with an accent on locomotion, abilities, interactions, and emotes. Focus on building responsive player feedback, solving real-time animation challenges, and defining animation quality standards across disciplines.

Location: Remote within the United States; pay varies by geographic location, with Seattle provided as an example.

Salary: $144,000–$217,000 USD annually for Seattle-based employees.

Company

hirify.global is developing a new comedic and whimsical game universe and franchise for PlayStation.

What you will do

• Create high-quality gameplay animation and implement it in Unreal Engine with minimal oversight.
• Own broad character animation deliverables, including locomotion, abilities, interactions, and emotes.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Art Direction, and Animation Leadership to shape player experiences, scope work, and meet schedules.
• Mentor animators on animation style and implementation.
• Establish animation style and quality standards while documenting workflows and best practices.

Requirements

• Professional or personal examples demonstrating stylized keyframe gameplay animation.
• Extensive character animation experience in Maya.
• Experience with animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Strong command of animation principles and their application to player-focused games.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, collaborative teamwork, and the ability to solve ambiguous creative problems.
• Ability to work remotely from the United States.

Nice to have

• Fighting game animation experience.
• Experience animating for a MOBA-style camera.
• Live-service game animation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-discipline collaboration on a new franchise and game universe.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program.
• Employee discounts on Sony products.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus package.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage.