Remote Freelance Senior 3D Gameplay Animator (Combat)

Bilinguallink; Regina; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

BKOM Studios is seeking an experienced Senior 3D Gameplay Animator (Freelance) to drive combat animation and movement physics for PC and console titles. You will work with the art direction, programmers, and the internal animation team to elevate visual identity and gameplay feel.

The role requires roughly 10 years in 3D animation for games, mastery of Maya and Blender, and strong Unreal Engine integration.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of experience in 3D animation within the video game industry.
• Strong specialization in combat animation (shipped PC/console titles).
• Excellent sense of movement and physics, with attention to gameplay feel.
• Proficiency in Maya and Blender.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality 3D animations (combat systems, movements, attacks, hit reactions) in Maya and/or Blender.
• Ensure animations comply with Unreal Engine and Animation State Machines logic.
• Manage time and priorities independently to deliver milestones.
• Collaborate with the internal animation team to share best practices and raise the visual standard.
• Document animation work for smooth knowledge transfer with artists and programmers.
• Interpret artistic vision and gameplay constraints, proposing creative solutions.
• Assess rig quality and propose optimizations to maximize delivery fluidity.

Skills

Combat animation

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

Animation state machines

Team player

English

French

Body weight

Movement physics

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

BKOM Studios is seeking an experienced Senior 3D Gameplay Animator (Freelance) to drive combat animation and movement physics for PC and console titles. You will work with the art direction, programmers, and the internal animation team to elevate visual identity and gameplay feel.

The role requires roughly 10 years in 3D animation for games, mastery of Maya and Blender, and strong Unreal Engine integration.