Bonfire Studios

Gameplay Animator – Senior/Principal

Bonfire Studios

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $196,500 - $247,133 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • creating high-quality, in-game character animations
  • collaborating closely with designers, engineers, and tech artists
  • partnering with animation, engineering, and tech art
  • owning animation features end-to-end
  • aligning with the animation team on style, quality bar, and execution
  • participating actively in playtests
  • balancing animation fidelity with gameplay needs
  • wearing multiple hats in a small, focused team
  • helping shape a new IP

Requirements

  • strong experience creating high-quality gameplay animation
  • genuine excitement by competitive multiplayer combat
  • deep understanding of combat systems
  • experience working with or helping develop animation systems and tools
  • comfortable owning work independently
  • highly skilled at conveying character through gameplay animation
  • push for animation excellence while prioritizing gameplay quality first
  • self-motivated and good at identifying what matters most
  • thrive in highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams
  • value trust, openness, and diverse perspectives
Benefits
  • equity
  • full benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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