3D Gameplay Animator (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote from Quebec, Canada, with an option for hybrid work in Quebec City

Company

hirify.global uses an AI-powered matching process to connect candidates with partner companies; the partner manages applications and hiring decisions.

What you will do

• Create high-quality 3D gameplay animations for combat, character movement, attacks, hit reactions, and gameplay interactions.
• Translate gameplay and artistic requirements into responsive, visually polished animation solutions.
• Integrate animations with Unreal Engine and Animation State Machine logic.
• Deliver milestones independently while managing priorities, timelines, and workload.
• Evaluate rigs and animation setups, recommend optimizations, and document workflows.
• Collaborate with animators, programmers, and art direction teams while sharing knowledge and contributing to the project's visual identity.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of professional 3D animation experience in the video game industry, including combat animation and shipped PC or console titles.
• Advanced proficiency with Maya and Blender.
• Strong understanding of movement, physics, weight, timing, momentum, impact, and gameplay feel.
• Strong technical understanding of Unreal Engine integration and Animation State Machine concepts.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Fluency in French and/or English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating and configuring animation assets directly in a game engine.
• Knowledge of or interest in cinematics and narrative sequences.
• Basic knowledge of VFX or shader adjustments.

Culture & Benefits

• Freelance contract through March 2027, with a possibility of extension.
• Full-time workload of approximately 37.5 hours per week with freelance flexibility.
• Competitive hourly or daily rate based on experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale PC and console game projects.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary game development team in an environment focused on gaming, creativity, respect, knowledge sharing, and collective growth.

Hiring process

• hirify.global's AI-powered matching system reviews applications against the role's core requirements.
• The shortlist is shared with the hiring partner, which manages interviews, assessments, and final decisions.