Beverly Hills, CA · On-site
$121K - $138K/yr
... video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5. About the Job: We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior ...
Beverly Hills, CA · On-site
$121K - $138K/yr
... video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5. About the Job: We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$129K - $148K/yr
Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$129K - $148K/yr
Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...
$129K - $148K/yr
Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...
$129K - $148K/yr
Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops. * Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand ...
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
$124K - $142K/yr
... video game animation. * Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging or prototyping. * Experience working with motion capture data and editing it. * Excellent problem ...
Show us great animation work, shipped games, side projects, game jam projects, mods, tools you've built, pipelines you've improved, or anything else that demonstrates your ability to create and ship ...
Show us great animation work, shipped games, side projects, game jam projects, mods, tools you've built, pipelines you've improved, or anything else that demonstrates your ability to create and ship ...
Minimum 5 years' experience with in-game and/or cinematic video game animation, including at least 2 full video game production cycles. * A robust portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of ...
Minimum 5 years' experience with in-game and/or cinematic video game animation, including at least 2 full video game production cycles. * A robust portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of ...
Minimum 5 years' experience with in-game and/or cinematic video game animation, including at least 2 full video game production cycles. A robust portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of animation ...
Minimum 5 years' experience with in-game and/or cinematic video game animation, including at least 2 full video game production cycles. A robust portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of animation ...
Minimum 5 years' experience with in-game and/or cinematic video game animation, including at least 2 full video game production cycles. * A robust portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of ...
Minimum 5 years' experience with in-game and/or cinematic video game animation, including at least 2 full video game production cycles. * A robust portfolio that demonstrates a wide range of ...
We're currently working on an undisclosed streaming video game along the lines of a PC/PS4 quality game with one of the biggest streaming companies in the world. THE ROLE: TECHNICAL ANIMATOR We are ...
We're currently working on an undisclosed streaming video game along the lines of a PC/PS4 quality game with one of the biggest streaming companies in the world. THE ROLE: TECHNICAL ANIMATOR We are ...
We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen. * Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with ...
We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen. * Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with ...
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen. * Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with ...
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen. * Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with ...
Animator, Gameplay - Temp | Unannounced Game Requisition ID: R027651 At Blizzard, we craft genre ... Experience with basic modeling and rigging Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes ...
Animator, Gameplay - Temp | Unannounced Game Requisition ID: R027651 At Blizzard, we craft genre ... Experience with basic modeling and rigging Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes ...
$30.47 - $56.35/hr
Animator, Gameplay - Temp | Unannounced Game Requisition ID:R027651 At Blizzard, we craft genre ... Experience with basic modeling and rigging Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes ...
$30.47 - $56.35/hr
Animator, Gameplay - Temp | Unannounced Game Requisition ID:R027651 At Blizzard, we craft genre ... Experience with basic modeling and rigging Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes ...
$123K - $182K/yr
Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...
$123K - $182K/yr
Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...
$123K - $182K/yr
Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...
$123K - $182K/yr
Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
Create high-quality in-game animations that support responsive, polished gameplay. * Implement ... Experience with non-linear video editing, including pacing, shot composition, cuts, transitions ...
Madison, WI · On-site +1
$106K - $121K/yr
Defines animation direction and execution even in ambiguous situations. * Organizes direction and ... Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements * Industry-leading ...
Madison, WI · On-site +1
$106K - $121K/yr
Defines animation direction and execution even in ambiguous situations. * Organizes direction and ... Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements * Industry-leading ...
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As a Video Game Animator, your daily responsibilities often include creating and refining character movements, bringing game environments to life, and collaborating with designers and programmers to ensure smooth integration of animations. You’ll participate in team meetings, review feedback, and iterate on assets to improve quality and meet project deadlines. Animators also test and debug their work directly in the game engine to ensure fluid, responsive gameplay. Effective communication with other departments is crucial, as your animations must align with both artistic vision and technical constraints.
To thrive as a Video Game Animator, you need strong skills in character animation, motion design, and a solid understanding of animation principles, typically backed by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender, along with knowledge of game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, is essential. Creativity, collaboration, time management, and strong communication skills set standout animators apart. These abilities ensure high-quality, engaging animations that enhance gameplay and contribute to effective teamwork in fast-paced development environments.
A Video Game Animator creates the movement and behavior of characters, creatures, and objects in video games. They use animation software to design realistic or stylized motions that enhance gameplay and storytelling. Animators often collaborate with designers, programmers, and artists to ensure smooth, visually appealing animations that fit the game's style. Their work brings life to in-game models, making interactions and environments feel dynamic and immersive.
$121K - $138K/yr
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Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly skilled and talented Senior Animator to create stunning and realistic animations for our upcoming sports game. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and self-motivated, able to assess and articulate in-game animation systems, and possessing a great understanding of animation approaches and aesthetics.
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