Animator – Mid-Senior

thatgamecompany

Animator responsible for creating and implementing animations for games at a gaming company. Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure animations enhance gameplay.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,500 - $127,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in animation principles and software proficiency, with a strong ability to collaborate across departments to implement and test game assets effectively. Skilled in using Autodesk Maya and version control software to create and manage animation assets for game development.

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Autodesk MayaAnimation PrinciplesPerforce Version ControlUnreal EngineUnity Engine

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Hard Skills

In-Game AnimationAsset ExportingPre-Vis Style AnimationsTesting Game AssetsAnimation Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

VS CodeFigmaGoogle SuiteJiraConfluenceSlackSync SketchPhotoshopPremiere

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentFilm AnimationTV Animation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hand keying in-game animation assets for humanoid and quadrupeds in Autodesk Maya and exporting assets using Maya’s game exporter
Submission of assets using Perforce version control software
Implement animations into the proprietary game engine
Testing to ensure game assets are working correctly in-game
Pre-vis style animations for proof of concepts to be used as visual representations of gameplay ideas and intentions
Collaborate closely with other departments to achieve goals and solve problems. These departments may include Engineering, Gameplay, Visdev, Tech Anim and 3D Art

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years professional experience in animation - film, tv and or game dev.
Animation Principles: Strong understanding of foundational animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation, follow-through)
Software proficiency: Autodesk Maya.
Software Experience: Perforce, VS Code, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Figma, Google Suite, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Sync Sketch, Photoshop, and any kind of film editing software such as Premiere.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the capability to explain concepts and ideas to animators as well as non-animators.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
Pre-tax wellness stipend
Pre-tax work from home stipend
Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA)
Discount portal for everyday goods and services
Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
Support for personal professional development