Senior Gameplay Animator

About the role

A senior animator creates top quality gameplay animation under the direction set by lead animators and animation directors. The role works closely with other disciplines to integrate animation into the game.

At a glance

• PayUSD 76.92 to 86 per hour
• Remote scopeRemote, United States
• Posted8 Oct 2026
• Last checked19 Oct 2026

What you will do

• Create high quality gameplay character animations that match the artistic direction and technical standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve animation issues independently
• Use motion capture data and hand keyed animation to build believable characters
• Animate hero traversal, combat, bosses, gameplay cameras, missions and open world content
• Coordinate with the animation team and other disciplines to keep direction consistent

What they look for

• Advanced Maya skills and knowledge of common state machine flow in a game engine
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong collaboration and communication across design, programming, art and rigging
• Basic math skills including algebra and geometry

Nice to have

• Familiarity with proprietary engine tools
• Experience with MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage