gameplay animator

Skydance Media

<div><div><b>Skydance Games</b>, a division of <b>Paramount, a Skydance Corporation,</b> is creating the future of interactive entertainment across platforms and genres. Our teams are expanding beloved franchises with Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, pushing the limits of immersion, and shaping how we&rsquo;ll deliver best-in-class games for years to come.</div><div></div><div><br>
We build our games through creativity, collaboration, and trust, empowering teams to take ownership, openly share ideas, and push the boundaries of what&rsquo;s possible. Every project is built with these core values, turning bold visions into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.</div><div></div><div><br>
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? Come build something extraordinary with us.</div><div>
</div><div>For information on Skydance&rsquo;s privacy practices, see the Skydance U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://skydance.com/privacy-personnel/.</div><div></div><div><br>
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We are searching for a Gameplay Animator to join our core team developing a high-quality AAA single-player story-driven action-adventure game built using the Unreal Engine. Our animation team is small, and we want to expand it with someone capable of bringing a strong skillset in gameplay animation. We only hire talented, collaborative people with strong communication skills who are laser focused on achieving excellent results.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In This Role, You Will:</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide daily hands-on editing and tuning of motion capture-based animation content.</li><li>
Rapid prototyping including hand-keyed placeholder content.</li><li>
Enhancing motion capture content to plus up and bring the &ldquo;super&rdquo; to the final content.</li><li>
Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Animation to devise, implement and debug animation systems and gameplay mechanics.</li><li>
Collaborate with Design and Sr. Animators to ensure timing, expression and style of animations for core systems meet requirements.</li><li>
Work closely and clearly communicate with internal Animation partners to ensure that quality and technical requirements and timelines are being met.</li><li>
Be involved in Motion Capture shoots.</li><li>
Be an active partner in the integration of gameplay with cinematic animation.</li><li>
Collaborate with Animation Directors to ensure alignment with Narrative vision.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
We Are Looking For People Who:</b></h3><ul><li>
Have 3+ years of experience in gameplay animation, including third-person action-adventure titles.</li><li>
Have shipped 1+ AAA titles as a gameplay animator.</li><li>
Have experience with advanced animation systems and root motion. (Motion Matching, Motion Warping)</li><li>
Push innovation and fidelity in gameplay animation and mechanics.</li><li>
Have a passion for creating cinematic and realistic content.</li><li>
Have experience developing in a real-time environment. (Unreal)</li><li>
Excel at rapid prototyping and quick iteration.</li><li>
Thrive in a self-driven environment.</li><li>
Are great communicators and cross-discipline collaborators.</li><li>
Possess strong time management and long-term planning skills.</li></ul><div>
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $85,000 &ndash; $100,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate&rsquo;s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.</div><div></div><div><br>
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don&rsquo;t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.</div><div></div><div><br>
#Games #LI-hybrid</div><div></div><div><br>
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation is a diversified media company creating high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive/games, and animation divisions.</div><div></div><div><br>
Recruitment Fraud Alert</div><div>
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official &ldquo;@skydance.com&rdquo; email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at https://skydance.com/report-suspected-fraud/.</div></div>

Gameplay Animator

<div><div><b>Skydance Games</b>, a division of <b>Paramount, a Skydance Corporation,</b> is creating the future of interactive entertainment across platforms and genres. Our teams are expanding beloved franchises with Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, pushing the limits of immersion, and shaping how we&rsquo;ll deliver best-in-class games for years to come.</div><div></div><div><br>
We build our games through creativity, collaboration, and trust, empowering teams to take ownership, openly share ideas, and push the boundaries of what&rsquo;s possible. Every project is built with these core values, turning bold visions into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.</div><div></div><div><br>
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? Come build something extraordinary with us.</div><div>
</div><div>For information on Skydance&rsquo;s privacy practices, see the Skydance U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://skydance.com/privacy-personnel/.</div><div></div><div><br>
-</div><div></div><div><br>
We are searching for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our core team developing a high-quality AAA single -player story-driven action-adventure game built using the Unreal Engine. Our animation team is small, and we want to expand it with someone capable of bringing both deep expertise in gameplay animation while also being able to guide a distributed team of external animators to get results. We only hire talented, collaborative people with strong communication skills who are laser focused on achieving excellent results.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In This Role, You Will:</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide daily hands-on editing and tuning of motion capture-based animation content.</li><li>
Rapid prototyping including hand-keyed placeholder content.</li><li>
Enhancing motion capture content to plus up and bring the &ldquo;super&rdquo; to the final content.</li><li>
Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Animation to devise, implement and debug animation systems and gameplay mechanics.</li><li>
Collaborate with Design and Sr. Animators to ensure timing, expression and style of animations for core systems meet requirements.</li><li>
Work closely and clearly communicate with internal Animation partners to ensure that quality and technical requirements and timelines are being met.</li><li>
Be involved in Motion Capture shoots.</li><li>
Be an active partner in the integration of gameplay with cinematic animation.</li><li>
Collaborate with Animation Directors to ensure alignment with Narrative vision.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
We Are Looking For People Who:</b></h3><ul><li>
Have 6+ years of experience in gameplay animation, including third-person action-adventure titles.</li><li>
Have shipped 2+ AAA titles as a gameplay animator.</li><li>
Have experience mentoring and/or leading other animators.</li><li>
Have experience with advanced animation systems and root motion. (Motion Matching, Motion Warping)</li><li>
Push innovation and fidelity in gameplay animation and mechanics.</li><li>
Have a passion for creating cinematic and realistic content.</li><li>
Have experience developing in a real-time environment. (Unreal)</li><li>
Excel at rapid prototyping and quick iteration.</li><li>
Thrive in a self-driven environment.</li><li>
Are great communicators and cross-discipline collaborators.</li><li>
Possess strong time management and long-term planning skills.</li></ul><div>
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $120,000 &ndash; $135,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate&rsquo;s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.</div><div></div><div><br>
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don&rsquo;t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.</div><div></div><div><br>
#Games #LI-hybrid</div><div></div><div><br>
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation is a diversified media company creating high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive/games, and animation divisions.</div><div></div><div><br>
Recruitment Fraud Alert</div><div>
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official &ldquo;@skydance.com&rdquo; email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at https://skydance.com/report-suspected-fraud/.</div></div>

Senior Gameplay Animator

Velan Studios, Inc.

<div>
 At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, Hot Wheels Rift Rally, Midnight Murder Club as well as the VR game Bounce Arcade, and our journey continues! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time.
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 We are looking for a
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  Senior Gameplay Animator
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 with the experience and passion to drive our gameplay mechanics to the next level. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in defining how our characters move, respond and feel, crafting animation that&rsquo;s both expressive and tightly integrated with gameplay. You should be equally comfortable working in a small, fast-paced prototyping team as you are creating polished, production-quality animation for larger projects. You will be actively collaborating with artists, engineers and designers to develop amazing gameplay feel. And your passion for bringing characters to life should only be matched by your love of diving into engine to bring all your animations together for an unforgettable gameplay experience.
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  Senior Gameplay Animator Responsibilities
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   Help define and drive the game&rsquo;s animation style with expressive, solid body mechanics that makes gameplay feel amazing.
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   Take ownership of the full gameplay animation process, from rough prototypes to polished game performances.
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   Drive in-engine development with excellent engine competency, including animation systems, state machines and other procedural animation techniques.
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   Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore new ideas, solve tricky gameplay challenges, and push what&rsquo;s possible through animation.
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   Document tools and workflows.
  </li>
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   Mentor other animators, offering feedback, guidance, and support.
  </li>
  <li>
   Champion animation across the studio &mdash; always pushing for clarity, responsiveness, and that breath of life within every press of a button.
  </li>
  <li>
   Project Lead role based on project*
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What is expected of an Art Lead at Velan Studios?
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 Lead roles are assigned on a per-project basis and not tied directly to the level of an employee&rsquo;s position. Leads champion best practices that relate to their area of expertise but also represent all aspects of it in interdisciplinary discussions regarding scope, planning, tools, features and team updates.
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 As the project matures, leads may also be part of hiring and mentoring of any additional artists that might be needed within their field to accomplish project goals in a timely manner and to a high level of quality. Leads may also be expected to help assess their performance and aid in their career development.
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  Requirements
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   7+ years of professional experience animating for games, with a focus on gameplay.
  </li>
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   A standout demo reel that shows clear body mechanics, timing, and personality.
  </li>
  <li>
   Expert in Maya or equivalent 3D animation software.
  </li>
  <li>
   Hands-on experience working in-engine, with focus on general state machine structures.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proactive and self-directed, with a good sense of when to explore and when to get things done.
  </li>
  <li>
   Able to effectively communicate technical needs and issues to Engineering/Tech Art/Design.
  </li>
  <li>
   Above all, deeply curious and passionate about creating responsive, character forward animation that makes gameplay feel amazing.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
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 <strong>
  Big Pluses
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   Experience leading small animation teams or driving animation direction
  </li>
  <li>
   Reel should include game or engine captures of your animations in gameplay context.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with motion matching, procedural animation, or other modern runtime techniques.
  </li>
  <li>
   Generalist skills in modeling, rigging, or related areas.
  </li>
  <li>
   A passion for game design and how animation supports player feedback, pacing, and readability
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with motion capture.
  </li>
  <li>
   Basic scripting or tool-building experience (Python, MEL, or similar) to streamline workflows or prototype ideas.
   <br/>
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  </li>
 </ul>
 This is a
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  hybrid
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 or
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  onsite
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 position. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio. Our studio is located in Troy, NY.
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 The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below* per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits.
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   Senior: $80,000. - $120,000. USD
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   Specialist: $100,000.-$140,000. USD
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Gameplay Animator (Senior/Lead)

CD PROJEKT RED

<p></p><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>SENIOR GAMEPLAY ANIMATOR (NPC)</b></h1>
<p><b>Boston, MA, United States</b></p>
<p><b>Full-time</b></p>
<p><b>Project: Сyberpunk 2</b></p>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Posted by:</b></div><b>
Filip Gubala
</b></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>COMPANY DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p>To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2>
<p><b>CD PROJEKT RED </b>is looking for a <b>Senior Gameplay Animator</b> with a focus on NPC&rsquo;s to join our Boston hub and contribute to the development of Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game.</p><p>
In this role, you will create high-quality player and NPC combat and locomotion animation. You&rsquo;ll deliver grounded, believable character performances that can escalate into heightened combat action. This is a hands-on individual contributor role, working from early previsualization and prototyping through final in-engine implementation. You will collaborate closely with Designers and other multidisciplinary partners, with a focus on NPC movement and combat behaviors that are readable, responsive, and engaging in moment-to-moment gameplay. Reporting to the Animation Lead, you will help set the quality bar and best practices for character movement and the overall combat experience.<br>
</p><p><b>Daily Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Develop high-quality player and NPC animation across a wide range of characters, enemy behaviors, combat and locomotion states, and encounter scenarios.</li><li>
Partner with the Animation Lead and key stakeholders to align animation quality, style, and execution with the project&rsquo;s aesthetic goals, gameplay pillars, and overall player experience.</li><li>
Collaborate daily within a cross-disciplinary team to define gameplay experiential goals and deliver features from concept through final implementation.</li><li>
Create pre-visualizations and prototypes to assist in communication and development.</li><li>
Create high-quality finished player and NPC animation using a mix of hand-keyed and motion capture to deliver exciting, expressive, and readable character motion.</li><li>
Work hands-on within Unreal Engine to implement, iterate, and validate NPC animation in real-time gameplay contexts, ensuring animations look and feel strong in play.</li><li>
Research, explore and advocate new techniques, systems, and workflows to improve animation quality, efficiency, and support evolving gameplay and previsualization needs.</li><li>
Contribute to motion capture shot lists and provide performance direction when applicable.</li><li>
Provide clear feedback and animation insight during reviews and other collaborations, helping raise quality across NPC gameplay animation.</li><li>
Provide mentorship, inspiration, and support to early-career animators through feedback, collaboration, and example.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2>
<ul><li>5+ years of professional experience in gameplay animation development with at least 1 title shipped.</li><li>
Professional experience developing animation in Unreal Engine (or an equivalent real-time game engine).</li><li>
Deep animation fundamentals, including weight, timing, posing, and clarity.</li><li>
Ability to author hand-keyed animation and motion capture into compelling performances.</li><li>
Proficient in 3D animation skills using Maya, MotionBuilder, or equivalent DCC tools.</li><li>
Experience with blending dynamic, hand-keyed moments with captured motion, and enhancing mo-cap for greater appeal without degrading the source.</li><li>
Thorough understanding of body mechanics and physics as they relate to believable character movement and combat.</li><li>
Capability to self-manage, estimate task scope, and make responsible decisions about time and priorities.</li></ul><p><b>
Nice to Have</b></p><ul><li>
Experience working on open-world or RPG titles.</li><li>
Experience developing NPC combat animation or enemy behavior for Shooter and Action-oriented games.</li>
Familiarity with motion matching or advanced NPC movement solutions.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p><b>Candidates should include a portfolio in their application.</b></p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></h2>
<p>The application window for this position will close by 07/30/2026.</p><p><b>
This job requires working in Boston, US.</b><br>
<b>Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.</b></p><p><b>
Health &amp; Well-being</b></p><ul><li>
Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental health included).</li><li>
Paid leave - 26 days of holiday for every team member per year</li><li>
No dress-code - we like to keep it casual.</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) &ndash; $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.</li><li>
Menstrual Leave.</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth</b></p><ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!</li><li>
Merch - regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>
Access to the cafeteria platform.</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><b>
Life in the Office</b></p><ul><li>
Dog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.</li><li>
Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.</li></ul><p><b>
This position is a new role.</b></p><p><b>
Estimated pay range for this position:</b> $95,000 - $174,000<i> USD annually</i></p><p><i>
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.</i></p></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Gameplay Animator (NPC)

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
CD PROJEKT RED</b> is looking for a <b>Senior Gameplay Animator</b> with a focus on locomotion to join our Boston hub and the team working on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game.<br>
<br>
As a hands-on individual contributor, you will define the look and feel of player and NPC locomotion&mdash;from grounded movement to cybernetically motivated actions&mdash;for a high-quality animation experience. You will work from previsualization and prototyping through final in-engine implementation, collaborating with Art, Design, Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure animation content and runtime systems deliver a responsive, readable, and compelling player experience, setting the quality bar and best practices for locomotion animation across gameplay.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Daily Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Drive locomotion animation quality for player and NPC movement across gameplay states and contexts.</li><li>
Partner with the Animation Lead and key stakeholders to align animation quality, style, and execution with the project&rsquo;s aesthetic goals, gameplay pillars, and overall player experience.</li><li>
Collaborate daily within a cross-disciplinary team to define gameplay experiential goals and deliver features from concept through final implementation.</li><li>
Create pre-visualizations and prototypes to assist in communication and development.</li><li>
Create high-quality finished animation using hand-keyed, procedurally generated animation, and motion capture techniques to achieve seamless, expressive, reactive movement.</li><li>
Implement and iterate within Unreal Engine to ensure locomotion animation feels responsive, readable, and polished in real-time gameplay.</li><li>
Research, explore and advocate new techniques, systems, and workflows to improve animation quality, efficiency, and support evolving gameplay and previsualization needs.</li><li>
Curate motion capture shot list and provide performance direction, preparing locomotion patterns and reference videos, and assisting on-stage as necessary.</li><li>
Provide clear feedback and animation insight during reviews and collaborations, helping raise quality.</li><li>
Provide mentorship, inspiration, and support to early-career animators through feedback, collaboration, and example.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>
5+ years of professional experience in gameplay animation development with major contributions to player locomotion.</li><li>
Experience on a shipped title with extensive 3Cs mechanics.</li><li>
Professional experience developing animation for locomotion in Unreal Engine (or comparable engines), including Animation Blueprints, state machines, animation montages, blend spaces, motion matching, Control Rig, and runtime animation behaviors.</li><li>
Proficient in 3D animation skills using Maya, MotionBuilder, or equivalent DCC tools.</li><li>
Solid animation fundamentals, including weight, timing, posing, and clarity.</li><li>
Ability to author hand-keyed animation and motion capture into compelling performances, refining motion capture to support gameplay dynamics while maintaining the integrity of the source.</li><li>
Deep understanding of body mechanics and physics as they relate to believable character movement and locomotion.</li><li>
Ability to deliver work in accordance with the artistic direction of the project.</li></ul><p><b>
Nice to Have:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience directing motion capture, particularly for motion matching.</li><li>
Experience developing motion-matching locomotion systems.</li></ul><p><b>
Candidates should include a portfolio in their application.</b></p><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
The application window for this position will close by 07/30/2026.</p><p><b>
This job requires working in Boston, US.</b><br>
<b>Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.</b></p><p><b>
Health &amp; Well-being</b></p><ul><li>
Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision &amp; mental health included).</li><li>
Paid leave - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, &amp; 12 calendar holidays per year.</li><li>
No dress-code - we like to keep it casual.</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) &ndash; $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.</li><li>
Menstrual Leave.</li></ul><p><b>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth</b></p><ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There&rsquo;s always something to learn!</li><li>
Merch - regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>
Access to the cafeteria platform.</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><b>
Life in the Office</b></p><ul><li>
Dog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.</li><li>
Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.</li></ul><p><b>
This position is a new role.</b></p><p><b>
Estimated pay range for this position:</b> $95,000 - $174,000<i> USD annually</i></p><p><i>
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.</i></p><p><i>
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click </i><i>here</i><i> to report them anonymously.</i></p><p>
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Senior Gameplay Animator (Locomotion)

Electronic Arts

<div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Locations</b>: Los Angeles - Chatsworth, California, United States of America
<ul><li>Location: Vancouver - Great Northern Way</li><li>
State: British Columbia</li><li>
Country: Canada</li></ul><br>
</div></div><div><div>Role ID
</div><div>212821
</div></div><div><div>Worker Type
</div><div>Regular Employee
</div></div><div><div>Studio/Department
</div><div>EA Studios - Respawn
</div></div><div><div>Work Model
</div><div>Hybrid
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description &amp; Requirements
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div>Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
</div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Gameplay Animator</h2><p></p><p><br>
We are looking for a talented and experienced Gameplay Animator to join the Apex Legends Animation team. You are passionate about making games in a collaborative environment with a team of experienced developers and building player-first experiences. In this role you will help to establish and realize an immersive experience through remarkable animations and gameplay.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
What you&rsquo;ll do&hellip;</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p><br>
Deliver powerful &amp; believable animation performances in from initial blocking to final polish with style and personality in first and third person gameplay.</p></li><li><div>
Develop and apply strong knowledge of craft and content, from conceptualization (blocking, collaborating with mocap talent) through to realization (polished key-framing/motion editing, implementation in the game)</div></li><li><div>
Work closely with Designers and members of all disciplines to ensure that we achieve responsive, immersive gameplay that feels rewarding to our players.</div></li><li><div>
Maintain communication across all relevant disciplines (production, design, art, audio, VFX) throughout the development of your areas of responsibility.</div></li><li><p>
Be proactive in assessing and evolving both workflow and player experience for Apex Legends.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Ideally you have&hellip;</b></p><ul><li><p>
3+ years of professional game development experience,</p></li><li><div>
A strong understanding of video game animation development</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency in a 3D animation package such as Autodesk Maya</div></li><li><div>
Experience creating behaviors and full body/bipedal animations and some knowledge of first person animation</div></li><li><div>
An understanding of motion capture editing (re-posing, re-timing and &quot;plusing&quot; mocap data)</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity animating cameras, together with an understanding of cinematography.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working closely with other domains&ndash;especially Designers, Engineers and Artists</div></li><li><div>
A proactive work ethic and a sense of responsibility for the continued success of Apex Legends</div></li><li><p>
Strong animation talent &amp; experience outside of games will be considered. **</p></li></ul><br>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).</div><div></div><div><b><br>
PAY RANGES</b></div></div>
</div></div><div><div>* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$91,100 - $126,900 CAD
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<div>Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.</div>
</div></div><div><div><div>In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
</div></div></div><div><div><div>For British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.</div><br>
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<div><b><i>About Electronic Arts</i></b></div></div><div><div>
We&rsquo;re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.</div><div></div><div><br>
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.</div><div></div><div><br>
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Gameplay Animator (Apex Legends)

PlayStation

<div><div><div>Position Type:
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Location(s):
</div><div>United States, Santa Monica, CA</div>
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</div></div><div></div><div><div>Job ID:
</div><div>R-121305</div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Why PlayStation?</b></p><p>
PlayStation isn&rsquo;t just the Best Place to Play &mdash; it&rsquo;s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we&rsquo;re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation&reg;5, PlayStation&reg;4, PlayStation&reg;VR, PlayStation&reg;Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.</p><p>
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.</p><p>
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.</p></div><p><b>
This is a hybrid / onsite position.
</b></p><p>For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we&rsquo;re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us!</p><p>
Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.</p><p><b>
What you will do:
</b></p><ul><li>Facilitate the creation and implementation of tools and techniques that allow the building of complex and high-quality animation systems</li><li>Innovate and streamline animation pipeline processes and workflows</li><li>Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges</li><li>Create high quality animation content supporting the newly developed behaviors and systems and implement it in engine</li><li>Work with the animation leadership on defining and maintaining the style and quality bar of the in-game animation</li><li>Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation</li><li>Contribute to the strategic development of internal technologies and artistic processes</li></ul><p><b>
What skills you will use:
</b></p><ul><li>5+ years of industry experience in technical animation for games</li><li>Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required</li><li>Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.</li><li>Expertise with mocap and keyframe based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder</li><li>Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres</li><li>Proactively contributes to the progress of the team and the project</li></ul><p>
As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an animation test.</p><p>
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The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.</i></p><div><div><div><p><b><i>
Please refer to our </i></b><b><i>Candidate Privacy Notice</i></b><b><i> for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.</i></b></p></div><div>
The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.</div><div>
$126,400&mdash;$227,000 USD</div></div></div><div><p>
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.</p><p>
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.</p><p><b>
Equal Opportunity Statement:</b></p><p><i>
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.</i></p><p><i>
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.</i></p><p><i>
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.</i></p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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